A Father's Voice

"Nothing stops the man who desires to achieve. Every obstacle is simply a course to develop his achievement muscle. It's a strengthening of his powers of accomplishment." -Thomas Carlyle-

"Trust is to human relationships what faith is to the gospel living. It is the beginning place, the foundation upon which more can be built. Where trust is, love can flourish." -Barbara Smith-

"Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you. Knowing that every step forward is achieving something bigger and better then your current situation." -Brian Tracy-

"Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent ex*****on; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny." -Aristole-

"Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself." -Doris Lessing-

"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens." -Jimi Hendrix-

"Forget yesterday- it has already forgotten you. Don't sweat tomorrow- you haven't even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift- today." -Steve Maraboli-

"Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy." -Robert A. Heinlein-

"True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation." -George Washington-