Inspirational thoughts

“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” – Judy Garland

“A successull day is one in which you have stayed in touch with me, even if many things remain undone at the end of the day.”  from Jesus Lives, page 52, Pleasing Him

“My God, in spite of everything, I still love You.”   St. Therese of Lisieux

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” Dale Carnegie

“Be a Knight. Direct the world to God.” St. Bernard of Clairvaux

“Even God doesn’t propose to judge a man till his last days, why should you and I?” Dale Carnegie

“Look for Christ our Lord in everyone, then you will have reverence and respect for all.” St. Teresa of Jesus

“Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant count as nothing” St. Therese of Lisieux

A “woman by her very nature is maternal – for every woman, whether married or unmarried, is called upon to be a biological, psychological, or spiritual mother — she knows intuitively that to give, to nurture, to care for others, to suffer with and for them — for maternity implies suffering — is infinitely more valuable in God’s sight than to conquer nations and fly to the moon.” Alice Von Hildebrand