Life Quotes, page 142

“Some people are like clouds. When they disappear, it's a beautiful day.”

“Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.”

“In the face of adversity, remember that diamonds are made under pressure.”

“Do your best and trust the process.”

“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”

“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.”

“Focus on what you can control, and let go of what you cannot.”

“I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head.”

“Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.”

“The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not.”

“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.”

“Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.”

“We live only now. Everything else is either past or unknown.”

“You are lonely, not because no one needs you, but because you care about who is next to you.”

“We all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.”

“The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.”

“You cannot have everything; you always exchange something for something else.”

“Do not discuss your past with anyone. Only you know its true story and significance.”

“Nobody is going to watch out for you like you will.”

“Your true friends become apparent when you're at your lowest.”

“Letting go isn't a one-time thing; it's something you have to do every day, over and over again.”

“When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in.”

“A little foolishness to enjoy life, and a little wisdom to avoid the errors - that will do.”

“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during hard times that the hero within us is revealed.”

“You think you know someone. But mostly you just know what you want to know.”

“It took a long time, but I have learned that you just can't take anything you want out of life without putting something back in exchange.”

“Some goodbyes set you free.”

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”

“Actions rooted in persistence sometimes bear bitter fruit.”

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