“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.”
— Charles Swindoll
Effort
“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or the life of another.”
— Helen Keller
Destiny
“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”
— Lao-Tze
Greatness
“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.”
-Confucius
Individuality
“You laugh at me because I’m different; I laugh at you because you’re all the same.”
-Lady Gaga
Wisdom
“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.”
-Benjamin Franklin
Character
“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.”
— Helen Keller
Simplicity
“Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated.”
— Confucius
Character
“You never really learn much from hearing yourself speak.”
― George Clooney
Attitude
“Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.”
— Kobe Bryant
Attitude
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
—Dolly Parton
Balance
“The scruffier your beard, the sharper you need to dress.”
-Ashton Kutcher
Friendship
“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.”
-Oprah Winfrey
Courage
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
– Babe Ruth
Attitude
“You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.”
-Charlie Chaplin
Gratitude
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.”
-Isaac Newton
Perseverance
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
-Nelson Mandela
Courage
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.”
-Rosa Parks
Courage
“Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.”
-James Baldwin
Strength
“I like criticism. It makes you strong.”
-LeBron James
