"Personal Development Quotes"
"Leave footprints on peoples hearts, NOT on their backs."
Copyright © 2003 Stephen J. Todey
"As time changes...Life changes...Everything changes...But do you?"
Written in 2007 by Shuaib P. --- Illinois
"The difference between "right" and "wrong" is the view."
Written in 2007 by Tim Stratford --- New Zealand
I like this because it helps me to be more understanding and open minded towards people.
"Going against change is like going against the tide, which is exhausting and pointless; it is how we deal with change that really defines our happiness!"
Written in 2007 by Jewel Apple Maliwanag --- Philippines
This is my personal motivation in life. The most difficult thing to do is to move on and accept change. So, whenever I have problems, I try to see things in this perspective.
"Love is a given, Friendship is a variable, but when added together the answer is an Everlasting Marriage."
Written in 2005 by Mercy E.O. Cuenca --- California
"Don't be sad for what has happened in the past but be ready and careful for the things that will happen."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by A. Chandu --- India
"To live we must conquer incessantly, we must have the courage to be happy."
Henri Frederic Amiel
"Your attitude is either your best friend or your worst enemy, your greatest asset or your greatest liability."
John Maxwell
"There is no passion to be found in playing small - in settling for a life that is less than what you are capable of living."
Nelson Mandela
"And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual. This is what I am and what I am about. I can understand why a system built on a pattern must try to destroy the free mind, for that is one thing which can by inspection destroy such a system. Surely I can understand this, and I hate it and I will fight against it to preserve the one thing that separates us from the uncreative beasts. If the glory can be killed, we are lost."
John Steinbeck --- Submitted by Lisa C. --- California
"The first step towards achieving your goal is identifying your fears."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by D.S. --- India
The quote is something that I have learnt from experience. I do not know if it existed previously but it's surely true to the core.
"If you do not push beyond your expectations you will never grow."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Gary Wood --- United Kingdom
It encourages me to face my fears.
"I'll welcome hard obstacles because they are the best teachers in life I can ever have."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sabar Oh --- Singapore
"It's okay if you mess up. You should give yourself a break."
Billy Joel
"The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you."
William Jennings Bryan
"A problem is an illusion; it's a solution waiting to be found."
Copyright © 2000 Wilson Balabas
I was going through a rough time in realigning my life. There were many problems to resolve and I was losing the game of life; that's when it hit me that once a solution is found, the problem disappears. I had to put that in words as it's helped me through a lot.
"Respect your partner... relationships are said to be complicated... if we learn to appreciate, have gratitude and express that to our partner... relationships will be easier, go smoother, be wonderful! All it takes sometimes is a little appreciation."
Copyright © 2007 Marion Licchiello
"You can tell someone how much you love them and they can turn and run away. Love them anyway."
Copyright © 2007 Tracy Braime
"If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all of your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fear."
Cesare Pavese
"Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised."
Denis Waitley
"We can't all be heroes. Somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by."
Will Rogers
"The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jameela Woods --- California
Everyone has room for growth. In a situation where you cannot control others, look to yourself and ask what YOU can do differently the next time. If you don't take responsibility and believe that you have nothing to change, you will probably land on your head every time. Decide your fate by taking control today!
"There are some people who put you down in life, mock your dreams, and challenge your personality; they look like winners. But in actual fact, they are only voicing out their insecurities and jealousy. Do not let them pull you down. Believe and accept yourself and hold onto what you believe in."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Adeline K., Age 21 --- Nebraska
This is true for what I am going through now. I have some de-motivating friends who mock everything I do. I realize that I should not be hurt by their remarks because of their insecurity and inability to be happy for another person. It makes me a stronger person now.
"Reward without hard work, experience without danger, profit without risk, are as impossible as it is to live without being born."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bhavya Km --- India
"If you have one true friend, you are truly blessed. If you have one true love, you are rich beyond your wildest dreams."
Written in 2007 by Dona Woodson --- Kentucky
"Finding a life partner is the art of finding someone who won't take your crap but will still be there the next day."
Written in 2007 by David Briffa --- Malta
Partners who take our crap aren't doing us any good, and the ones that leave aren't doing us any good by leaving. It's the grace of finding someone who doesn't stand for your wrong doings but still sticks around to help you through them that makes looking for that partner all the more worthwhile.
"Humility is never stupidity."
Written in 20007 by Otobong Adaise --- Nigeria
Some people go an extra mile to be careful about things they do or say, but others see them as being stupid in the midst of their humility.
"Time is a big healer. Leave your blues with it, wait and watch."
Written in 2007 by Manojkumar Kodwani --- India
"If you love someone, set them free. Love yourself and let your heart be free and you will no longer have to search for love in others. Love will be given to you from others that are as free as you are."
Written in 2007 by Sven Grodem --- Norway
"It's not that I have to be a man, it's that I want to be a man."
Written in 2007 by Mikeal Robinson --- Utah
I wrote this for my brother.