Encouraging Quotes - Page 13

Thinking too well of people often allows them to be better than they otherwise would.

Dare to risk public criticism.

The jump is so frightening between where I am and where I want to be. Because of all I may become, I will close my eyes and leap.

Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.

Perseverance is not a passive submission to circumstances-it is a strong and active response to the difficult events of life.

If you don't pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.

If we'd beaten 'em, I wouldn't be going out.

Poor people and most of the middle class are not willing to be uncomfortable. Remember, being comfortable is their biggest priority in life... The only time you can actually grow is when you are outside your comfort zone.

There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.

Few lack talent, but most people lack the vision and perseverance to develop their talents.

I consider myself a good person. And I think people perceive me to be, 'Oh, she's nice,' but being a good person, knowing your strengths and working towards those strengths, and encouraging those around you to do the same, that's a good person.

It is always encouraging and kind when people say nice things about my work but I know that it is not me that did it then and it is not me that is doing it now. It is God living in me and for that I will always be grateful.

It's just that in the Deep South, women learn at a young age that when the world is falling apart around you, it's time to take down the drapes and make a new dress.

Instead of trying to conquer sin by working hard to change our actions, we can conquer sin by trusting Christ to change our affections.

God blesses his people with extravagant grace so they might extend his extravagant glory to all peoples on the earth

I can look back at my own life and see where a few words of praise have sharply changed my entire future. Can't you say the same thing about your life?

Go for the moon. If you don't get it, you'll still be heading for a star.

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts.

...find the courage to break those agreements that are fear-based and claim your personal power.

Instead of looking at life as a narrowing funnel, we can see it ever widening to choose the things we want to do, to take the wisdom we've learned and create something.

Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true.

You need to get ready because I have explosive blessings coming your way.

We begin to praise when we begin to see a thing needs our assistance.

To withhold deserved praise lest it should make its object conceited is as dishonest as to withhold payment of a just debt lest your creditor should spend the money badly.

The things we hate about ourselves aren't more real than things we like about ourselves.