Wisdom of Others
I believe in the power of thinking positive and find the internet seems to be overly negative. This page is to underscore how great our lives could be when we strive to be our personal best, not only for ourselves but for our community.
“Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Deal with it.”
George Carlin
1937 - 2008
Comedian, Actor, Author
Too often we attach too many requirements for love. We believe we must feel a certain way. Love isn’t ...
“Lead me not into temptation. I can find the way myself.”
Rita Mae Brown
1944 - Present
Author
Just what are you trying to accomplish with your life? Are you serious about achieving it? Every path ...
“People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing.”
Will Rogers
1879 - 1935
American Cowboy, Comedian, Humorist
It’s about being human. We all get angry just as we all laugh. But too much anger is destructive to you ...
“Guilt is the gift that keeps on giving.”
Irma Bombeck
1927 - 1996
Newspaper Columnist, Author
Guilt is a product of the past. It’s something you did or didn’t do And regret now fills your life ...
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get back up.”
Vince Lombardi
1913 - 1970
Former Coach of the Green Bay Packers
Life can be frustrating, challenging, painful, difficult and unfair. Yep. That’s the way life can be at ...
"When I was born, I was so surprised that I didn’t talk for a year and a half."
Gracie Allen
1895 - 1964
Radio and TV Actress, Comedian, Singer
Gracie Allen was married to George Burns and performed on radio and TV. She developed one of the first ...
"There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation."
W.C. Fields
1880 - 1946
Actor, Comedian, Juggler, Writer
There will always be days when life hands us sour fruit. It’s unavoidable. But it’s not what happens to ...
"I like people who refuse to speak until they are ready to speak."
Lillian Hellman
(Photo Source: NPR)
1905 - 1984
American Playwright
We all know people who listen, speak And then think They're the ones not paying attention to what others ...
"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity."
Lou Holtz
(Photo source: New York Times)
1937 -
Author, Motivational Speaker, Former Football Coach
Take a good look at how successful your are. Look at all you have accomplished thus far. Just to list a ...
"The important thing is not to be afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is not to try."
Debbi Fields
(Photo source: INC Magazine)
1956 -
Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies, Cookbook Author
You know what it is. It's in the back of your mind behind a lot of excuses. It's "the dream." Maybe it's ...
