Positive Quote Of The Day May 2012

[pjbs35a]

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.

-- Chinese proverb

[vizsla]

[pjbs35a]

God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers.

-- Jewish proverb

[Jeff]

Good one!

[vizsla]

[pjbs35a]

The one resolution, which was in my mind long before it took the form of a resolution, is the key-note of my life. It is this, always to regard as mere impertinences of fate the handicaps which were placed upon my life almost at the beginning. I resolved that they should not crush or dwarf my soul, but rather be made to blossom, like Aaron's rod, with flowers.

-- Helen Keller (1880-1968) American Writer

[Jeff]

[vizsla]

[pjbs35a]

If there is one thing upon this earth that mankind love and admire better than another, it is a brave man, -- it is the man who dares to look the devil in the face and tell him he is a devil.

-- James A. Garfield

[Jeff]

[Princess'Mom]

Thanks!

[pjbs35a]

A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing; Every day we ought to review our purpose, saying to ourselves: This day let me make a sound beginning, for what we have hitherto done is naught!

-- Thomas A. Kempis

[Jeff]

[vizsla]

[pjbs35a]

As one's fortunes are reduced, one's spirit must expand to fill the void.

-- Winston Churchill

[Jeff]

[vizsla]

[pjbs35a]

The sages do not consider that making no mistakes is a blessing. They believe, rather, that the great virtue of man lies in his ability to correct his mistakes and continually make a new man of himself.

-- Wang Yang-Ming (1472-1529) Chinese Philosopher

[pdrlkr]

Thanks Frankie!

[Jeff]