Inspirational thoughts

“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner

“Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late.” William Shakespeare

[Advice to statesmen:] “Keep strong, if possible. In any case, keep cool. Have unlimited patience. Never corner an opponent, and always assist him to save face. Put yourself in his shoes. Avoid self-righteousness like the devil – nothing so self-binding.” Sir Basil LiddellHart

“A good garden may have some weeds.” Thomas Fuller

“Opportunities are like sunrises, if you wait too long you can miss them.” William Arthur

“Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that’s what makes you strong.”

—Sarah Dessen, The Truth About Forever

“Look at life with the eyes of a child.” ~ Henri Matisse

“The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.” Cicero

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.” —Matt Biondi (11 time olympic swimming medalist)