Aging Quotes - Page 16

An ancient Vedic aphorism says, "Infinite flexibility is the secret to immortality." When we cultivate flexibility in or consciousness, we renew ourselves in every moment and reverse the aging process.

God will not be absent when His people are on trial; he will stand in court as their advocate, to plead on their behalf.

I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that every-thing will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.

We are all experts in our own little niches.

Confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged bosom.

There is only one thing age can give you, and that is wisdom.

We live in a moment of history where change is so speeded up that we begin to see the present only when it is already disappearing.

It is important to remember that these are your Declining Years, in which you can jolly well decline to do what you don't feel like doing, unless not doing it would make you feel worse than doing it.

My father respected and admired my mother and was a person who was always standing by my side, encouraging me to do more and believed in my capacity. So in that sense, my own experience was very good in becoming an empowered woman. From early on, I carried that strong message: 'You can do it.' So I never had any doubt that women can do a lot.

A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. A goal is what specifically you intend to make happen. Dreams and goals should be just out of your present reach but not out of sight. Dreams and goals are coming attractions in your life.

Never underestimate the power of an encouraging word.

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement - and we will make the goal.

Time is shortening. But every day that I challenge this cancer and survive is a victory for me.

Getting old is not for sissies, kid.

Such to me is the new image of aging; growth in self, and service for all mankind.

If you can look up, you can get up.

You are the guy who'll decide where to go.

We desperately need each other in the daily fight to follow Christ in a world that's full of sin.

A lot of people enjoy being dead. But they are not dead, really. They're just backing away from life.

Success can only be measured in terms of distance traveled.

In the midst of the flurry - clarity. In the midst of the storm - calm. In the midst of divided interests - certainty. In the many roads - a certain choice.

Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.

You never know how close you are to a breakthrough. It may be right around the corner. Don't quit!

Ask yourself, 'how long am I going to work to make my dreams come true?' I suggest you answer, 'as long as it takes.'

If every day is an awakening, you will never grow old. You will just keep growing.