"Look for the good in every person and every situation. You'll almost always find it."
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"The truth is that even in the information age, information is not enough. if all we needed were ideas and positive thinking, then we all would have had ponies when we were kids and we would all be living our "dream life" now. Action is what unites every great success. Action is what produces results. Knowledge is only potential power until it comes into the hands of someone who knows how to get himself to take effective action. In fact, the literal definition of the word "power" is "the ability to act.""
"To be candid, some people have given positive thinking a bad name. I can't stand to hear some gung-ho individual say that with positive thinking you can just do 'anything.' If you think about that one for a moment, you recognize the absurdity of it."
"No matter what the past has dealt you, don't let it destroy your future."
"It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible."
"I cannot discover that anyone knows enough to say definitely what is and what is not possible."
"Pause and remember-- Every moment is a choice. Every thought, word and deed is creating your future. Choose wisely and positively!"
"Everything necessary to the full and complete expression of the most boundless experience of joy is mine now."
"Over the years I have discovered that ideas come through an intense desire for them; continually desiring, the mind becomes a watchtower on the lookout for incidents that may excite the imagination."
"I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical."
"If I really want to improve my situation, I can work on the one thing over which I have control - myself."
"Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness."
"It is hard to smash a computer when you're laughing."
"Your attitude is an expression of your values, beliefs and expectations."
"I always knew I was destined for greatness."
"So our human life but dies down to its root, and still puts forth its green blade to eternity."
"What you become is far more important that what you get. What you get will be influenced by what you become."
"True change is within; leave the outside as it is."
"Don't be like those people who believe in "positive thinking" and tell themselves that they're loved and strong and capable. You don't need to do that because you know it already."
"If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you."