"Personal Growth Quotes"



"Be loving to those who do not love you, and they may change."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Gitanjali M. --- India



"Forget the times of distress, but never forget what they taught you."
Herbert Gasser --- Submitted by Sauda Khan --- Texas



"When in DOUBT, the HEART matters... the MIND only chatters!"
Written in 2009 by Rahul Goenka --- India





"Two people can have the same circumstances, but they pull different meanings from it, and therefore a different set of emotions, actions, and a different life."
Tony Robbins --- Submitted by Lauren C. --- New Jersey



"Things will happen in our life that we can't stop, but that's no reason to shut out the world. There's a purpose for the good and for the bad."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Imran S. --- India



"Loving someone that doesn't love you is like reaching for a star, forever moving. Deep down, you know you'll never reach it, but you just keep trying, living in denial hoping that things will change. The truth is they probably won't. But the most important opportunity here is for you to change, recognize your worth, and realize that somebody, somewhere, is waiting for you. Follow your heart; it knows the right answer."
Copyright © 2009 Travis Hodgson



"An open heart allows hurt out, and allows healing in."
Written in 2009 by T. Summers --- Indiana
Based on a book I was reading about having an open heart. The author is Jane Seymour and she has designed jewelry of the same concept. She played Dr. Quinn on a TV. Show.



"The essence of love is not just about bringing joy and laughter to your most beloved, but to others around you."
Written in 2009 by Rachel Lim Zhen Min --- Singapore



"It's easy to jump into conclusions, make a hasty decision, and conclude as if... when in fact you only know a (partial) side of the story (not even partial perhaps) . When we jump to conclusions, they spring misunderstandings, misconceptions, worst violence, a loss of a being, and a loss of an identity.

If only people could be humble enough to listen (though yeah some could be lies, some could be fabricated) at least you gave the person the leeway to air his/her side before you make the final thought; at least both sides are laid on the table.

We thought we knew everything; we thought we were always right and end up being a victim of our pride and prejudice."
Copyright © 2009 James Padilla --- Philippines
Am pretty sure the world will have less of all chaotic incidents/tensions/war if we only tried to listen. The world would have been a little better that it is right now.



"Nature is at work. Character and destiny are her handiwork. She gives us love and hate, jealousy and reverence. All that is ours is the power to choose which impulse we shall follow."
David Seabury



"Always remember that your personality is your big asset. Do not try to emulate another person. Real personality comes from the heart."
Thomas J. Watson



"Always admire the good in others, and forget not sometimes to admire the good in yourself."
Lin Yutang



"I don't want much, I dream of enough."
Written in 2009 by Prabhjot Singh Khurana --- India
I wonder why people want more & more material things in life. The real happiness lies in satisfaction with having enough.



"Richness is not a matter of possessions, but of contentment."
Written in 2009 by Tony Jana --- India



"This week, enjoy being you. Do not change who you are in an attempt to compromise; Relax a little, Laugh a little and Live a lot; It's okay to be you, the same you that you are when no-one is looking. Unmask your true inner personality and share the wonderful person on the inside."
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Talbert
Be blessed and remain encouraged in all that you do.



"True friends might not be there when you're in the sky achieving greatness... but they sure will be there when you're down in the drains."
Written in 2009 by Pranav Anand --- India



"Who you are and what you have are two different things. It's the person that we get to know that means the most. We all have something inside of us that someone might not understand, but it is a true friend that stays through thick and thin."
Copyright © 2009 Renee Scalfani
This is for the friends we know that are dealing with life changing situation that would change a person interest in us or walk away from because they don't now how to handle us.


"You might have the best knowledge a man could acquire in this world but if you are having problems forgiving others, you are not a very smart person."
Written in 2009 by Johni Pangalila --- Australia



"Many wish to know that you love and trust them, tell them and mean it."
Written in 2009 by Kevin Ongeti --- Kenya



"Hate only corrodes the vessel that carries it."
Written in 2009 by Tony C. --- California



"Sometimes it takes years to really grasp what has happened to your life."
Wilma Rudolph



"Mistakes are growth, and we learn not to do it again. But it doesn't make you a terrible person. That's important to me."
Paula Danziger



"Hide your smile when people around you are sad and hide your sadness when people around you are happy. Then, your life remains always respectable."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abhijeeth BM --- India



"Above a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself."
Max Ehrmann



"A little pride is a small thing to lose compared with honor."
Paul Greenberg



"I have no methods; all I do is accept people as they are."
Paul Tournier



"The crazy thing, as much as we now we need a change in life, sometimes it's easier going as we have been. No need to fear change when it can be good... so why do we fear it?"
Copyright © 2009 Renee Scalfani
Sitting here sad within knowing I need to make changes in my life and getting what I deserve and need but it's not easy when your heart is stuck.



"When you learn to love yourself that's when you can love someone else."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Martin King --- New York



"Don't let someone become a priority in your life when you are just an option for them."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nimmagadda Swetha --- India