Some of my favorite quotes

“If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in character. If there be beauty in character, there will be harmony in the home. If there be harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there be order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.” - Confucius

“Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.” - Helen Keller (1880-1968) American Writer

“Democracy, like liberty, justice and other social and political rights are not given. They are earned through courage, resolution and sacrifice.” - Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma

“Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'” – Anonymous



Friday, December 26, 2008

Courtesy

"Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much." -- Erastus Wiman

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Investment vs Aid

"Time and money spent in helping men do more for themselves is far better than mere giving." -- Henry Ford (1863-1947) American Industrialist

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

The Power of Tiny Steps

"The world is moved not only by the mighty shoves of the heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker." -- Helen Keller (1880-1968) American Writer