Walt Whitman: About Faith If you’re tired of all the platitudes about the glass being half full and it being darkest before the dawn, maybe you need a quote from Walt Whitman instead. “Faith is the antiseptic of the soul.” Just believe and have a great day.
Albert Einstein: I think and think Here’s a quote from Albert Einstein: I think and think for months and years. Ninety nine times the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right. Keep trying, we believe in you completely.
Albert Einstein: Life is like a bicycle Here is a terrific piece of advice from Albert Einstein: Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving Stay balanced - - - and keep moving. Have a great day.
Albert Einstein: On thinking Consider this thought from Albert Einstein: I think and think for months and years, ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right. Keep a good thought – and have a good day.
Albert Einstein: Simple, not simpler Albert Einstein was right on the mark when he said: Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. Have yourself a stress-free day.
Comic Derek Wilken: Kegels for your giggles Comic Derek Wilken suggests that you start every day with a good chuckle. Find something to give you a big belly laugh. That will prime you for other laughs later on. It’s kind of an emotional painkiller. Wilken says to think of it as a Kegel for your giggles. Funny guy. Have a great day.
Dennis Miller on perpective Here’s something to remember in the midst of complicated or troubled times – a little perspective can be helpful. Here’s a quote from comedian Dennis Miller. “Do you know that the Enquirer actually has subscribers? These are the same people who tape QVC! NOW you’ll have a terrific day.
Derek Wilken: Cartoon your life Comic Derek Wilken recommends coping with stress by cartooning your life. Imagine yourself as the star in the most unlikely resolution to a stressful scenario. For instance . . . Stuck in gridlock on the freeway? Become a cartoon helicopter and zip yourself away. Maybe your uncouth boss transforms into an overgrown ferret with a taste for cabbages and cocktail onions. Cartoon it in your head – and the raging stress goes away. Try it. It works.
Dr. Martin L. King Jr.:On hope Here’s a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. “We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.” You have what it takes. Now get out there and show the world. Have a terrific day.
Einstein: don't stop questioning It was Albert Einstein who said; “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” Any questions? Enjoy the day!
Ethel Merman: hope and optimism Here’s a message of hope and optimism – and it’s a quote from singer Ethel Merman. “Always give them the old fire, even when you feel like a squashed cake of ice”. Fire up . . . and have a great day!
Faith Baldwin: One thing at a time It’s a quote from Faith Baldwin. “Time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations.” So take each alteration one at a time and it’s not nearly so intimidating that way. Have a terrific day.
Fred Allen on the big picture It’s important to look at the big picture sometimes. Here’s a quote from Fred Allen. “If the grass is always greener in the other fellow’s yard – let him worry about cutting it.” Concentrate on what you know and have a terrific day.
Groucho: A Dog and a Book The irrepressible Groucho Marx said: Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. You don’t read too much into that. Just have a good day.
H.L. Mencken: Age and wisdom? Here’s a fun thought for your day. Newspaperman H.L. Mencken once said: The older I grow, the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom. Pass it on and have a great day.
Heinlein: Women and Cats. Men and Dogs. Science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein moved into non-fiction when offered this view of life: Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. Relax and have a terrific day.
Jack Handy: Cowboy Oddball philosopher Jack Handy said: If you're a cowboy and you're dragging a guy behind your horse, I bet it would really make you mad if you looked back and the guy was reading a magazine. Don’t let anything drag you down today. Have a good one.
Jack Handy: Traffic lights Fictional deep thinker Jack Handy once wrote: “As the light changed from red to green to yellow and back to red again, I sat there thinking about life. Was it nothing more than a bunch of honking and yelling? Sometimes it seemed that way.” Have a great day (and stay focused)
Jack Handy: Walk a mile in their shoes Fictional deep thinker Jack Handy used to say: Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them . . . and you'll have their shoes. I hope you walk through today with a smile.
Joesph Campbel: On seeking the meaning of life It’s quote from philosopher Joseph Campbell. “People say what that what we are all seeking is is a meaning for life. I think that what we are seeking is an experience of being alive . . . “. You have what it takes to succeed.
Mark Twain Idiots and government Author Mark Twain once commented: Suppose you were an idiot... And suppose you were a member of government . . . But I repeat myself.
Mark Twain: My father This was Mark Twain’s take on his father: When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.
Mark Twain: Idiots and school boards The brilliant author Mark Twain wrote: First, God created idiots. That was just for practice. Then He created school boards. Some things never change I guess.
Matina Horner: on problem solving Here’s a quote from Matina Horner. “You can’t solve many of today’s problems by straight linear thinking. It takes leaps of faith to sense the connections that are not necessarily obvious.” Have a little faith!
Michael Levine: A pessmist is someone who . . . Here’s a feel good message from Michael Levine. “A pessimist is someone who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks.” Make the best out of all encounters and you’ll do just fine. Have a terrific day.
My dad said . . . My dad said that we learn from all of the mistakes in our lives, if we live long enough and don’t start making everything somebody else’s fault. And for that, I blame him. I blame him. I blame him!
Richard Wiseman: ask question. Find answers. Author Richard Wiseman says to look at each day with a fresh set of eyes. When our world becomes to familiar our brain pops into auto pilot and we stop noticing details and opportunities. Ask yourself an interesting question. :”Why are bananas yellow?”, “why does chocolate make me happy?” Then go find the interesting answers.
Richard Wiseman: De-stress by goofing off a little Enjoy life a little more. Author Richard Wiseman tells us to goof off! Being playful helps you step back from problems, and helps you to relax and have some fun. Here’s an idea . . . try to incorporate the word “cheese” or “pie” into your next meeting or telephone call --- without laughing. Try it. And have fun with your day!
Robert Kennedy: achieve greatly Your work is important and valuable. Here’s a quote from Robert Kennedy. “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly”. Go for the top!
Suburbia Here’s a thought for your next commute to work. Author Bill Vaughan said: Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out all the trees, then names the streets after them. Enjoy your day.
Take a moment, and then go get 'em. I believe in y Listen to some music that will inspire you. Put your feet up for an hour. Walk in a park or by a river. Stop and take a moment to get connected to your passion, and then . . . go get ‘em. I believe in you
W.C. Fields: Horse sense How can you argue with this opinion from comic actor W.C. Fields: Horse sense is the thing a horse has, which keeps it from betting on people. I want you to have a great day – you can bet on it!
Walt Whitman: Faith If you’re tired of all the platitudes about the glass being half full and it being darkest before the dawn, maybe you need a quote from Walt Whitman instead. “Faith is the antiseptic of the soul.” Just believe and have a great day.
Will Rogers: Everything is funny Philosopher, cowboy and humorist Will Rogers used to say that: Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else. Enjoy the day – and keep smiling!
Will Rogers: Lawyers Philosopher, cowboy and humorist Will Rogers may have been right on the money when he said: The minute that you read something that you can't understand, you can almost be sure it was drawn up by a lawyer. Have yourself a great day – and keep smiling!
Will Rogers: The right track Humorist Will Rogers left us this terrific bit of advice: Even if you are on the right track . . . you'll get run over if you just sit there. I hope that you’ll make the most of your day.
You are a person of quality Silver lining, darkest before the dawn, keep your chin up . . . no matter how you say it, the bottom line is this: You are a person of quality and compassion and you’ll be just fine!
Comedy This is sort of the observational comedy. You have the right to remain silent. And anything you say will be misquoted then used against you. Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular? Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat all day drinking beer. Thank you . . . and have a nice day.
Facts of Life These are some facts of life. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A fine is a tax for doing well. I started out with nothing and I still have most of it. When you go into court, your putting yourself of twelve people that weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty. You are now enlightened. Go have some fun dam it.
