Motivational Quotes - Page 42

Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.

Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Don't be afraid to be ambitious about your goals. Hard work never stops. Neither should your dreams.

Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.

Success ... seems to be connected with action. Successful men keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.

It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.

Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.

The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.

I don't know what my future holds, but I do know who holds my future.

The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer.

A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.

Do all you can with what you have in the time you have in the place you are.

Not to engage in this pursuit of ideas is to live like ants instead of like men.

Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Effective communication is 20% what you know and 80% how you feel about what you know.

Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better.

When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist.

Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.

No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.

Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.

When building a team, I always search first for people who love to win. If I can't find any of those, I look for people who hate to lose.

If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes-then learn how to do it later!