Inspirational Quotes - Page 465

A good man measures his life not in the number of his years but in the quality of his friends.

Whatever you are physically ... male or female, strong or weak, ill or healthy -- all those things matter less than what your heart contains. If you have the soul of a warrior, you are a warrior. All those other things, they are the glass that contains the lamp, but you are the light inside." - Jem Carstairs, Clockwork Angel

If one million of you give assent to the one thousand who participate in the murder of a child, then one million of you are a million times guilty.

If seen from the outside, our lives are like leaves from the trees that seem to just feel the blows of the wind outside. But they have their life of their own so long as they are attached to the tree. An eye of introspection can make miracles happen for each one of us.

Every struggle you overcome, will build the strength of your spirit.

We are such spendthrifts with our lives, the trick of living is to slip on and off the planet with the least fuss you can muster. I’m not running for sainthood. I just happen to think that in life we need to be a little like the farmer, who puts back into the soil what he takes out.

Love is the beginning of understanding.

The more you look into and understand yourself, the less judgmental you become towards others.

I tossed my shoulders and swaggered away, whistling with pleasure. In the gutter I saw a long cigaret butt. I picked it up without shame, lit it as I stood with one foot in the gutter, puffed it and exhaled toward the stars. I was an American, and goddamn proud of it.

Your environment and the associations you keep will affect how you think, feel, and act, and ultimately the results you get.

You know what that reflects? Unsatisfied lives. Unfulfilled lives. Lives that haven't found meaning . Because if you've found meaning in your life, you don't want to go back. You want to go forward. You want to see more, do more. You can't wait until sixty-five.

Love is not blind, lovers can see what others cannot see.

No matter who you are, big or small, female or man, brave or not brave, you can still be empowered and feel strong.

What matters most is that you take the journey (of self awareness and transformation).

I just thought that was the most noble contribution you could make to human kind, was to be a teacher.

Whenever you hurt someone, you bring torment into your own life.

The time when freedom is no longer held in the highest regard is not during times of want or suffering, but during the era of civility, pleasure, and wealth.

When your breath is slow and deep, your mind calm, raise your hands and focus on your palms. You will feel the subtle energy that connects body and mind: LifeParticles.

Live in love to live in abundance.

Your blessings are immeasurable. .

A life without trouble and tragedy is boring and not a plot for comedy.

It's sad if people think that's (homemaking) a dull existance, [but] you can't just buy an apartment and furnish it and walk away. It's the flowers you choose, the music you play, the smile you have waiting. I want it to be gay and cheerful, a haven in this troubled world. I don't want my husband and children to come home and find a rattled woman. Our era is already rattled enough, isn't it?

The attractive power of love is intensified proportional to the intensity of thoughts, perception of duration, and the perceived distance.

Goodbye worry, fear, doubt, and guilt. Hello grace.

You can curse the moonCurse the day your’re bornBut the pilot of your plane is youWe’re all in this world, by a greater plan Look up, lift your wings, Because you canThe Light Said (The First Song album)

...only the dreamers of a dream are capable of translating their dreams into worthy practical endeavors that are devoid of haunting errors. After all, they are the ones who carefully observed the link between their dreams and reality; they are the ones who worked consciously to blend them into one.

Sometimes people outside of your people act more like your people than your people.

Humanity is still in her infancy.

A single thought can shift your entire world.

Before searching for happiness in others, we my first find it in ourselves.

Its not enough to just own a camera. Everyone owns a camera. To be a photographer you must understand, appreciate and harness the power you hold!

So you want to succeed?!! Then, do what you got to do!!! make an effort!!!, effort is not between you and someone else, effort is between you! and you! so do what you got to do!!! IT'S ALL UP TO YOU!!!

It is impossible to enjoy divine protection without the word of God. You must be a word addict.

Our reaction to any situation will determine the outcome.

Ends are for yesterday, not tomorrows.

Whenever I love you, I find myself more loving.

An item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it

When faced with contrast, take nothing personally and don’t try to defend yourself. Defending one’s self is a vibrational relative of guilt. People will think what they like; do not feed fuel to the fire by reacting. Simply ask questions for clarity and in response say ‘Is that so?’ Take responsibility for the energy you brought to the situation, acknowledge the illusions without attachment, and move forward. Other people’s opinions are none of your business. Remember that each person is on their own unique path, and the mirror of contrast you hold up to them may be exactly what is necessary for their conscious growth at that time.

Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. It is far better take things as they come along with patience and equanimity.

Some people quit when victory is around the corner

The only way to heal is to help others heal, and the only way to find love and keep love in our lives is to give it to others.

When your inner light shines your outer world glows.

Sometimes your pledges become your problems.

It feels wonderful when you fly with hopes and dreams.

Today’s thoughts will define where you will be tomorrow.

Just be yourself -- it's the only way it can work.

When you put the hard work in... reward will come out.

You can ask others for directions about your life's path...But remember, then you're on someone else's journey and may get lost. Search for your path within.

We can accept and embrace our pasts as part of the path that shaped who we are now.

Trust everyone and love everyone, you will never lose.

Find a place to think and a person to love and be happy.

Your tears proves that you are an emotional human being; love, joy, sadness and misery touches you deeply.

I'll never understand ninety-nine percent of humanity. - Enoch

A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines.

I have finally figured out the meaning of life: there's no such thing. And that's a beautiful thing, because that means that WE get to choose it ourselves. Life has no meaning besides the meaning you give it. You are indeed the author of your destiny. So why not write a book worth reading?

Life is short. If you doubt me, ask a butterfly. Their average life span is a mere five to fourteen days.

Whatever you can dream and believe, you can achieve.

A leader, who divides his own people, contaminates his platform and begins to destroy his own territory.

Doing a little at once can fix something, eventually, but i feel like when you believe something is truly a problem, you throw everything you have at it, because you just can't help yourself.

Yes, my dear," he said reaching his hand to her cheek from where he sat. "But, it only takes one success to erase all the failures. When an opportunity presents itself, the only true failure takes place if one doesn't try at all. My wings weren't ready to fly this time, but, next time, you'll see. They all will see.