Roy T. Bennett Quotes & Sayings

“You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.”

“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living.”

“Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.”

“You cannot control the behavior of others, but you can always choose how you respond to it.”

“If you don't know who you truly are, you'll never know what you really want.”

“It's only after you've stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.”

“Don't just.”

“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.”

“Respect other people's feelings. It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them.”

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”

“Life is too short to waste your time on people who don't respect, appreciate, and value you.”

“If you believe very strongly in something, stand up and fight for it.”

“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.”

“Make improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention.”

“Take responsibility of your own happiness, never put it in other people’s hands.”

“We are all different. Don't judge; understand instead.”

“More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.”

“Don't waste your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy.”

“Be the reason someone smiles, the reason someone feels loved, and the reason someone believes in the goodness of people.”

“Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.”

“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals.”

“What's done is done. What's gone is gone. One of life's lessons is always moving on. It's okay to look back to see how far you've come, but keep moving forward.”

“Don't let the expectations and opinions of others affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters to you and what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let other people's ideas limit who you are. If you let them tell you who you are, you will be living their reality, not yours. There is more to life than pleasing people or following someone else's prescribed path. Decide who you are for yourself. Become whole. Choose adventure.”