““Faith must have adequate evidence, else it is mere superstition.”  ~ A. A. Hodge (Leader in the American Presbyterian Church)

“Temptation exercises our faith and teaches us to pray.”  ~ A. B. Simpson 

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” – Mary Kay Ash

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb

“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” – Earl Nightingale

We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” – Arianna Huffington

“Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, sauté it, whatever. MAKE.” – Joss Whedon

“No one is to blame for your future situation but yourself. If you want to be successful, then become “Successful.”― Jaymin Shah

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”― Abraham Lincoln

“Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.”― Thomas Edison

“Never regret anything that made you smile.” – Mark Twain

If something is important enough, even if the odds are stacked against you, you should still do it.” – Elon Musk

“Hold the vision, trust the process.” – Unknown

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” – John D. Rockefeller

“People who wonder if the glass is half empty or full miss the point. The glass is refillable.” – Unknown

“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey

“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”― Neil Gaiman

“Everything you can imagine is real.”― Pablo Picasso

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” ― Helen Keller

“Do one thing every day that scares you.”― Eleanor Roosevelt

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“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt

‘It’s never too late to be what you might’ve been.” – George Eliot

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney

“Trust yourself that you can do it and get it.” – Baz Luhrmann

“Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do.” – Unknown

“You can do anything you set your mind to.” – Benjamin Franklin

“All we can do is the best we can do.” – David Axelrod

“You never know what you can do until you try.” – William Cobbett

“Twenty years from now you’ll be more disappointed by the things you did not do than the ones you did.” – Mark Twain

You’re so much stronger than your excuses

Don’t compare yourself to others. Be like the sun and the moon and shine when it’s your time.

Don’t Quit

Don’t tell everyone your plans, instead show them your results.

“I choose to make the rest of my life, the best of my life.” – Louise Hay

“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelou

“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin

“Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you.” – Hillary Clinton

“Focus on being productive instead of busy.” – Tim Ferriss

“You don’t need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

“It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, but a good amount of it actually is.” – Unknown

When someone says you can’t do it, do it twice and take pictures.

“I didn’t get there by wishing for it, but by working for it.” – Estee Lauder

“She remembered who she was and the game changed.” – Lalah Deliah

“If you’re too comfortable, it’s time to move on. Terrified of what’s next? You’re on the right track.” – Susan Fales-Hill

“Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.” – Helen Keller

“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. It’s because of them I’m doing it myself.” – Wayne W. Dyer

It’s okay to outgrow people who don’t grow. Grow tall anyways.

When you feel like giving up just remember that there are a lot of people you still have to prove wrong.

“The world is full of nice people. If you can’t find one, be one.” – Nishan Panwar

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going.” – Chantal Sutherland

“A walk to a nearby park may give you more energy and inspiration in life than spending two hours in front of a screen.” – Tsang Lindsay

“If you can’t do anything about it then let it go. Don’t be a prisoner to things you can’t change.” – Tony Gaskins

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” – Rumi

“I can and I will. Watch me.” – Carrie Green

Try not to become a man of success, but rather become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein

“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” – Nelson Mandela

“If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete.” – Jack Welch

“The only thing standing in the way between you and your goal is the BS story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.” – Jordan Belfort

“What is life without a little risk?” – J.K. Rowling

“Only do what your heart tells you.” – Princess Diana

“If it’s a good idea, go ahead and do it. It’s much easier to apologize than it is to get permission.” – Grace Hopper

“Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.” – The Lion King

“We’re on the brink of adventure, children. Don’t spoil it with questions.” – Mary Poppins

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”– Ferris Bueller

“The best revenge is massive success.” – Frank Sinatra

“What’s on the other side of fear? Nothing.” – Jamie Foxx

“Quitters never win. Winners never quit!” Dr. Irene C. Kassorla

“It’s not your salary that makes you rich, it’s your spending habits.” – Charles A. Jaffe