Growing wiser on the wisdom (or stupidity) of others
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Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Benefits of Giving

"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver." -- Maya Angelou

Monday, July 11, 2005

Pray to be Stronger

"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men." -- John F. Kennedy, via e-mail from Denise

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Don't Give Up

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." -- Mohandas K. Gandhi, found on a "Recipe for the Soul"

Take a Look Around You

"To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour." -- William Blake, found on a "Recipe for the Soul"

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Sunday, July 10, 2005

How Parenting Changes You

"When I'm raising my kids, I sometimes feel like I'm being initiated into a fraternity." -- Dave Dugan, comedian and corporate speaker

found on bobandtom.com

Monday, July 04, 2005

Age Before Beauty - Musically Speaking

"Our belly buttons aren't pretty and we can't dance. All we can do is sing and play these instruments." -- Don Henley of the Eagles, comparing his aging band to the likes of Britney Spears during a concert in New York, quoted in the New York Post.

Monday, May 30, 2005

Be Patient With Yourself

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew." -- Saint Francis de Sales, 17th Century Bishop of Geneva

via an e-mail newsletter from Get Organized Now!

Friday, May 20, 2005

Mark Twain on Getting Book Smart

"The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them." -- Mark Twain

Forever Luke Skywalker To Fans

"When I'm reminded [about my role as Luke Skywalker] is at the airport, or the grocery store, and you're berated by some parent because their child is spending way too much money on 'Star Wars' merchandise. Like I have anything to do with that!" -- Mark Hamill