"A man or woman is seldom happy unless he or she is sustaining him or herself and making a contribution to others."
Zig Ziglar
Author, Motivational Speaker
Zig Ziglar was a motivational speaker and author known for his insights on personal development and success, particularly through his book 'See You at the Top.'
- Born
- November 6, 1926
- Died
- November 28, 2012
- Quotes
- 741
- Rank
- #327
Quote collection
Zig Ziglar quotes (page 35 of 38)
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"Every person has unique gifts, and those gifts give him or her the power and the opportunity to accomplish great things, if he or she learns how to use those gifts and channel them in the right direction."
"Take time to be quiet."
"Lectures often confuse our kids, but the example we set is crystal clear."
"At 25, I was in the audience of my first professional speaker, Bob Bales. His presentation got my attention. I had never seen anyone having so much fun 'at work' and getting paid for it!"
"Goals enable you to do more for yourself and others, too."
"Your gratitude attitude determines your life altitude."
"Whether it's eight o'clock in the morning or eight o'clock at night, I always try to greet others before they have a chance to speak to me."
"If my life has had a theme, I suppose it has been a typical American theme in that, for most of it, I have been looking for happiness and success."
"When our goals are clearly defined and intelligently set, you have, in essence, taken a major step toward programming your left brain. That frees your right brain to be its creative best."
"When you choose a habit, you also choose the end of that habit."
"The message is clear. It is not what is happening 'out there.' It is what is happening between your ears. It's your attitude that counts."
"U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt has been described as founder of the Bull Moose Party, the man who led his troops up San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War, a big game hunter, family man, civic servant and a host of other things."
"Just saying you are better than good won't make it so. But, when you understand what it takes to live the better than good life, and you apply yourself, your life will truly be better than good."
"Since belief determines behavior, doesn't it make sense that we should be teaching ethical, moral values in every home and in every school in America?"
"When you break goal into increment and start controlling your time, things begin to happen."
"Kids instinctively know - although they will argue to the contrary - that they really are not mature enough to make good decisions on some important issues."
"We fail our children if we say, 'Don't do as I do, but do as I say'."
"Attitude and not the Aptitude decide the Altitude you reach in life."
"Mary Kay was the wholesome personification of the American dream. For women everywhere, she brought the impossible dream to life by making it a reality. She was a very wise lady. She was a people person. She was very sensitive to the importance of recognizing people."