Inspirational Quotes 2006
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Inspirational Quotes for December 27, 2006
Presence is more than just being there. – Malcolm S. Forbes, 1917-1990, American Publisher
The speed of the boss is the speed of the team. – Lee Iacocca, American Industrialist and Former Chairman of Chrysler Corporation
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. – George Halas, 1895-1983, Hall of Fame American Football Player/Coach/Owner
Inspirational Quotes for December 12, 2006
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519, Italian Painter and Sculptor
If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade. – Tom Peters, American Business Management Author and Expert
The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes. – Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, English Politician/Author/Nobel Prize Winner
Inspirational Quotes for December 5, 2006
Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul. – Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964, American Military General
If you have a job without aggravations, you don't have a job. – Malcolm S. Forbes, 1917-1990, American Publisher
The wisest mind has something yet to learn. – George Santayana, 1863-1952, Spanish-born American Philosopher
Inspirational Quotes for November 28, 2006
When you cannot get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one. – Mark Twain, 1835-1910, American Writer and Humorist
When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all. – Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919, 26th President of the United States
That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest. – Henry David Thoreau, 1817-1862, American Essayist/Poet/Naturalist
Inspirational Quotes for November 21, 2006
Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose. – Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973, 36th President of the United States
When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. – Joyce Brothers, American Psychologist/Columnist/Author
I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose. – Woody Allen, American Film Director/Screenwriter/Stand-Up Comic
Inspirational Quotes for November 14, 2006
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence. – Vince Lombardi, 1913-1970, Hall of Fame American Football Coach
Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does. – Josh Billings, 1815-1885, American Humorist and Lecturer
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people. – Chinese Proverb
Inspirational Quotes for November 6, 2006
We turn not older with years, but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886, American Poet
Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. – Amelia Earhart, 1897-1937, American Aviator
Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them. – David Hume, 1711-1776, Scottish Philosopher/Historian/Economist
Inspirational Quotes for October 31, 2006
If you really do put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price. – Source Unknown
Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. – Immanuel Kant, 1724-1804, German Philosopher
If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down. – Mary Pickford, 1892-1979, Canadian-born Movie Actress
Inspirational Quotes for October 24, 2006
We lie the loudest when we lie to ourselves. – Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer
Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it. – Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826, 3rd President of the United States
Do not be awe struck by other people and try to copy them. Nobody can be you as efficiently as you can. – Norman Vincent Peale, 1898-1993, American Preacher and Author of "The Power of Positive Thinking"
Inspirational Quotes for October 10, 2006
Measure not the work until the day's out and the labor done. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning, 1806-1861, British Poet
Be sincere; be brief; be seated. – Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1882-1945, 32nd President of the United States
If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive. – Dale Carnegie, 1888-1955, American Author and Achievement Expert
Inspirational Quotes for October 3, 2006
The body is an instrument, the mind its function, the witness and reward of its operation. – George Santayana, 1863-1952, Spanish-born American Philosopher
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. – Marcel Proust, 1871-1922, French Novelist/Essayist/Critic
There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds. – G. K. Chesterton, 1874-1936, English Writer
Inspirational Quotes for September 19, 2006
Freedom from the desire for an answer is essential to the understanding of a problem. – Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1895-1986, Indian Philosopher and Writer
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. – Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900, Irish Dramatist/Novelist/Poet
The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do. – B. F. Skinner, 1904-1990, American Psychologist and Author
Inspirational Quotes for September 12, 2006
A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed. – Henrik Ibsen, 1828-1906, Norwegian Playwright
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. – Auguste Rodin, 1840-1917, French Sculptor
Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress. – Thomas Edison, 1847-1931, American Inventor and Entrepreneur
Inspirational Quotes for September 6, 2006
I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it. – Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969, American Clergyman
Ideas shape the course of history. – John Maynard Keynes, 1883-1946, English Economist
When you have given nothing, ask for nothing. – Albanian Proverb
Inspirational Quotes for August 29, 2006
Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. – William James, 1842-1910, American Psychologist/Professor/Author
Cherish all your happy moments: they make a fine cushion for old age. – Christopher Morley, 1890-1957, American Author and Journalist
Usually, terrible things that are done with the excuse that progress requires them are not really progress at all, but just terrible things. – Russell Baker, American Journalist
Inspirational Quotes for August 22, 2006
The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money. – Johnny Carson, 1925-2005, American Comedian/Writer/Host of "The Tonight Show"
Love's greatest gift is its ability to make everything it touches sacred. – Barbara De Angelis, American Author and Expert on Relationships and Personal Growth
The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear. – Maya Angelou, American Poet and Writer
Inspirational Quotes for August 15, 2006
Everything becomes a little different as soon as it is spoken out loud. – Hermann Hesse, 1877-1962, German-born Writer and Nobel Prïze Winner
Kissing is like drinking salted water: you drink and your thirst increases. – Chinese Proverb
All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. – Albert Camus, 1913-1960, French Author/Philosopher/Nobel Prïze Wïnner
Inspirational Quotes for August 8, 2006
Write down the advice of him who loves you, though you like it not at present. – English Proverb
The most important thing is to be whatever you are without shame. – Rod Steiger, 1925-2002, American Actor
Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. – Edgar Allan Poe, 1809-1849, American Poet/Novelist/Short Story Writer
Inspirational Quotes for August 1, 2006
Use soft words and hard arguments. – English Proverb
If there is no struggle, there is no progress. – Frederick Douglass, 1817-1895, American Abolotionist
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. – Confucius, 551-479 B.C., Chinese Ethical Teacher and Philosopher
Inspirational Quotes for July 25, 2006
Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside of you. – Wally Amos, American Entrepreneur and Founder of the "Famous Amos" Cookie Brand
We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance. – Harrison Ford, American Actor
Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such. – Henry Miller, 1891-1980, American Author
Inspirational Quotes for July 18, 2006
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. – Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, American Civil Rights Leader and Nobel Prïze Wïnner
A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over. – Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, American Scientist/Publisher/Diplomat
Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave. – Mary Tyler Moore, American Actress/Comedian/Star of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"
Inspirational Quotes for July 11, 2006
Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings. – Arthur Rubinstein, 1887-1982, Polish-born Pianist
Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for truth. – Benjamin Disraeli, 1804-1881, British Statesman and Prime Minister
Where is there dignity unless there is honesty? – Cicero, 106-43 B.C., Roman Author/Orator/Politician
Inspirational Quotes for July 5, 2006
You must lose a fly to catch a trout. – George Herbert, 1593-1633, English Clergyman and Metaphysical Poet
It is common sense to take a method and try it; if it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. – Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1882-1945, 32nd President of the United States
There is a road from the eye to the heart that does not go through the intellect. – G.K. Chesterton, 1874-1936, English Writer
Inspirational Quotes for July 4, 2006
Truth often suffers more by the heat of its defenders, than from the arguments of its opposers. – William Penn, 1644-1718, British Religious Leader and Founder of Pennsylvania
A moment's insight is sometimes worth a lifetime's experience. – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., 1841-1935, American Jurist
If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it. – Margaret Fuller, 1810-1850, American Journalist/Critic/Activist.
Inspirational Quotes for June 27, 2006
You must lose a fly to catch a trout. – George Herbert, 1593-1633, English Clergyman and Metaphysical Poet
It is common sense to take a method and try it; if it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. – Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1882-1945, 32nd President of the United States
There is a road from the eye to the heart that does not go through the intellect. – G.K. Chesterton, 1874-1936, English Writer
Inspirational Quotes for June 13, 2006
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. – John Barrymore, 1882-1942, American Actor
This life is worth living, we can say, since it is what we make it. – William James, 1842-1910, American Psychologist/Professor/Author
The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure. – B.C. Forbes, 1880-1954, Scottish Journalist
Inspirational Quotes for June 6, 2006
The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure. – B.C. Forbes, 1880-1954, Scottish Journalist
This life is worth living, we can say, since it is what we make it. – William James, 1842-1910, American Psychologist/Professor/Author
Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin. – Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, 34th President of the United States
Inspirational Quotes for May 23, 2006
Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong. – Leo Buscaglia, 1924-1998, American Author and Expert on Love and Human Relationships
For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind. – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882, American Poet and Essayist
Teamwork is what the Green Bay Packers were all about. They didn't do it for individual glory. They did it because they loved one another. – Vince Lombardi, 1913-1970, Hall of Fame American Football Coach
Inspirational Quotes for May 16, 2006
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. – Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, German-born American Physicist
You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it. – Oprah Winfrey, American Talk Show Host/Actress/Entrepreneur
A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart. – Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745, Anglo-Irish Writer and Satirist
Inspirational Quotes for May 2, 2006
Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. – George E. Woodbury, 1855-1930, American Literary Critic and Poet
We become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave actions. – Aristotle, 384-322 B.C., Greek Philosopher
All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why. – James Thurber, 1894-1961, American Cartoonist/Humorist/Author
Inspirational Quotes for April 25, 2006
Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts. – Ovid, 43 B.C. -17 A.D., Roman Poet
The only thing monëy gives you is the freedom of not worrying about monëy.
– Johnny Carson, 1925-2005, American Comedian/Writer/Host of "The Tonight Show"
Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. – William Penn, 1644-1718, British Religious Leader and Founder of Pennsylvania
Inspirational Quotes for April 18, 2006
The palest ink is better than the best memory. – Chinese Proverb
When humor goes, there goes civilization. – Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996, American Journalist/Author/Humorist
The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude. – Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900, German Philosopher
Inspirational Quotes for April 4, 2006
Music can change the world because it can change people. – Bono, Irish Musician/Social Activist/Lead Singer of U2
The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. – Pablo Picasso, 1881-1973, Spanish Artist
Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not. – Oprah Winfrey, American Television Talk Show Host/Actress/Entrepreneur
Inspirational Quotes for March 28, 2006
In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a förm of exploration. – Ansel Adams, 1902-1984, American Photographer
To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. – Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886, American Poet
Love and eggs are best when they are fresh. – Russian Proverb
Inspirational Quotes for March 21, 2006
Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate than we are, we should compare it with the lot of the great majority of our fellow men. It then appears that we are among the privileged. – Helen Keller, 1880-1968, American Blind/Deaf Author and Lecturer
Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage. – Maya Angelou, American Author and Poet
I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world. – Thomas Edison, 1847-1931, American Inventor/Entrepreneur/Founder of General Electric
Inspirational Quotes for March 7, 2006
Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have been, but what we yearn to be. – Jose Ortega y Gasset, 1883-1955, Spanish Philosopher
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. – Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, 16th President of the United States
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. – Mohandas Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader
Inspirational Quotes for February 28, 2006
An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself. – Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, British Novelist
Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've nëver banked on it and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work -- and realizing what is opportunïty and what isn't. – Lucille Ball, 1911-1989, American Actress/Comedian/Star of "I Love Lucy"
Every new day begins with possibilities. It's up to us to fill it with the things that move us toward progress and peace. – Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, 40th President of the United States
Inspirational Quotes for February 21, 2006
Actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. – George Washington, 1732-1799, 1st President of the United States
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, 16th President of the United States
There has nevër yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering. – Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919, 26th President of the United States
Inspirational Quotes for February 14, 2006
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. – Helen Keller, 1880-1968, American Blind/Deaf Author and Lecturer
Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within. – James Baldwin, 1924-1987, American Novelist and Essayist
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave. – Mohandas Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader
Inspirational Quotes for February 7, 2006
Waste not fresh tears over old griefs. ¡V Euripides, 484-406 B.C., Greek Tragic Dramatist
The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle. ¡V Source Unknown
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse. - George Washington, 1732-1799, 1st President of the United States
Inspirational Quotes for January 30, 2006
Old age is no place for sissies. – Bette Davis, 1908-1989, American Actress
You can take a chance with any man who pays his bills on time. – Terence, 185-159 B.C., Roman Writer of Comedies
Wear your learning like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out, and strike it, merely to show that you have one. – Lord Chesterfield, 1694-1773, British Statesman and Diplomat
Inspirational Quotes for January 24, 2006
Things don't turn up in this world until somebody turns them up. – James A. Garfield, 1831-1881, 20th President of the United States
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain. – Maya Angelou, American Author and Poet
Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. – Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer
January 10, 2006
Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall. – Stephen R. Covey, American Speaker/Trainer/Author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
Self-praise is for losers. Be a wïnner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble. – John Madden, American Football Coach and Announcer
Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us. – Henri Matisse, 1869-1954, French Artist
Inspirational Quotes for January 3, 2006
Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. – George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, Irish Dramatist and Nobel Peace Prïze Winner
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand. – Neil Armstrong, American Astronaut and Test Pilot
Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day. – Barbara De Angelis, American Author and Expert on Relationships and Personal Growth
