Archive for the ‘Quotes’ Category

Character and Power

Here is a very interesting quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Stop and ponder that for at least a few seconds. (quote borrowed from http://affirmationtalk.com)

A Stockbroker

Considering what is happening in the stock markets these days, you might enjoy this quote. A stockbroker is someone who takes all your money and invests it until it’s gone. Woody Allen

Luxuries

If some of you are honest with yourself, you will heartily agree with this. In the affluent society, no useful distinction can be made between luxuries and necessities. J K Galbraith

Problems

We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insolvable problems. Lee Iacocca

Finances

This is timely, considering the mess in the United States. I finally know what distinguishes man from the other beasts: financial worries. Jules Renard

Advertising

The philosophy behind much advertising is based on the old observation that every man is really two men – the man he is, and the man he wants to be. William Feather

Success

When you get right down to the root of the meaning of the word “succeed”, you find that it simply means to follow through. F. W. Nichol Follow through can be such a difficult task. It is often superseded by the BIG P, procrastination. Throw off the chains of procrastination and move ahead boldly. Success [...]

Randy Pausch Quote

Quote – “The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out; the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. The brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They are there [...]

Steven Wright Quote # 2

I intend to live forever. So far, so good. Steven Wright

A Steven Wright Quote

Ever notice how irons have a setting for permanent press? I don’t get it. Steven Wright