motivational quotes
“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it.”
May 20 2021
– Henry Ford, an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. Although Ford did not invent the automobile, he developed and manufactured the first automobile that many middle class Americans could afford to buy.
“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.”
Apr 29 2020
– George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and founding father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence.
“A friend in need is a friend indeed”
Mar 16 2020
– Unknown. The idea for this saying has been around for thousands of years. A Roman poet named Quintus Ennius lived in the 2nd century B.C.E. and wrote (when translated from Latin): “A sure friend is known in unsure times.”
“One day or day one. You decide.”
Jul 16 2019
Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist, best known for his novel The Alchemist.
“Walk in front, and you'll lead. Walk behind, and you'll follow. Walk beside, and you'll show respect.”
Oct 10 2018
Yuriy Sklyar is a Ukrainian-born, Canadian generalist, designer, maker, businessman and author currently residing in San Francisco Bay, California.
“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.”
Sep 7 2018
Dale Harbison Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
“I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.”
Sep 6 2018
– Unknown. This, and variants of it, appear to have been published as an anonymous proverb at least as early as 1859, when the quote appeared in Household Words : A Weekly Journal.
“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”
Aug 29 2018
– Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States (1901–1909). He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his “cowboy” persona and robust masculinity.
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Aug 27 2018
– Walt Disney, an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
Mar 14 2013
– Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States (1901–1909). He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his “cowboy” persona and robust masculinity.
