I'm continually reminded that most times influence is not big and flashy. It's not done in large gulps or in front of the masses, but in small quiet doses over long periods of time. (Suanne Camfield, writer and speaker) We would like to think that we can have a...
The chief engineer for the LS400, Ichiro Suzuki, was pushing to build a “stretch” LS400 with added backseat legroom. The car was not intended to be chauffeur-driven like the Toyota Century in Japan. The market for the car in the U.S. was small, but it would...
All human beings are alike in seeking happiness. Where they differ is in the objects from which they seek it. (Os Guinness, British social critic) “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are the rights of Americans, according to the Declaration of Independence....
Always remember, the closer you get to realizing a dream or breakthrough, the greater the resistance becomes. Don't stop! It's just a test. (Jon Gordon, leadership author and speaker) After things have gone well in your pursuit of a particular goal or achievement, do...
Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illumines it. (Martin Luther King, Jr, 20th century civil rights leader) The violence and acrimony that we see demonstrated on television in the evening news...
The year of 1991 got off to an ugly start. On January 16, the Gulf War hostilities began with an extensive air campaign that lasted 42 consecutive days and nights with more than 100,000 sorties flown. In response, Iraq fired 88 Scud missiles at Israel, trying...
I’m not funny. What I am is brave. (Lucille Ball, TV comedian) “I Love Lucy” was a hilarious, slapstick, TV situation comedy that played many years. Ball says she was “not funny,” which will be a surprise to most of her viewers. Her bravery, however, might be a worthy...
Don't try to control the situation. Focus on controlling yourself. (Tim Kight, leadership writer) Some people seem to be control-freaks. They simply must be in charge. In facing difficult circumstances, most of us will do better if we concentrate on disciplining...
When you hold resentment, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. (Catherine Ponder, Religious leader and author) When we are greatly offended by someone, we tend to react strongly, not only to the offense, but to...
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” (Maya Angelou, American poet) When we give freely at times other than Christmas, birthdays, and anniversaries, there is a greater sense of spontaneity and generosity. It’s a joy we should practice...
We not only live among men, but there are airy hosts, blessed spectators, sympathetic lookers-on, that see and know and appreciate our thoughts and feelings and acts. (Henry Ward Beecher, 19th century Congregationalist clergyman) John Milton, another English writer...
The demolition of the Berlin Wall had begun, and Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Nelson Mandella was released from prison after 27 years and became leader of the African National Congress. Michael Jordan led the Chicago...