“Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.”
― James A. Michener
Inspirational thoughts
Back roads
“Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.”
– Angela N Blount
Mistakes
“Often I have encountered in life that great disappointments have proved to be the road to future successes.” General Patton
A good conscience
“Before I can live with other folks, I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” Harper Lee
Where is your focus?
“Don’t spend your energies on things that generate worry, anxiety and anguish. Only one this is necessary: Lift up your spirit and love God.” –Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
Strong finish!
“The saints did not all begin well, but they ended well.” St. John Vianney
Taking the hill?
“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” – Leonardo da Vinci
Trust in God!
“Leave it all to God and leave your interests in His hands. He knows what is fitting for us…” St. Teresa of Avila
Humility
“It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.” St. Augustine
Goals
“Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off of the goal.” Vince Lombardi