Quotes by American Authors - Page 224

The exaltation and happiness of any community, goes hand in hand with the knowledge possessed by the people, when applied to laudable ends; whereupon we can exclaim like the wise man; righteousness exalteth a nation; for righteousness embraces knowledge and knowledge is power.
Joseph Smith Jr.
When you let go of control and commit yourself to happiness, it is so easy to offer compassion and forgiveness. This propels you from the past, into the present. People that are negative, spend so much time trying to control situations and blame others for their problems. Committing yourself to staying positive is a daily mantra that states, “I have control over how I plan to react, feel, think and believe in the present. No one guides the tone of my life, except me!
Shannon L. Alder
An important decision I made was to resist playing the Blame Game. The day I realized that I am in charge of how I will approach problems in my life, that things will turn out better or worse because of me and nobody else, that was the day I knew I would be a happier and healthier person. And that was the day I knew I could truly build a life that matters.
Steve Goodier
The most detestable wickedness, the most horrid cruelties, and the greatest miseries, that have afflicted the human race have had their origin in this thing called revelation, or revealed religion. It has been the most dishonourable belief against the character of the divinity, the most destructive to morality, and the peace and happiness of man, that ever was propagated since man began to exist. It is better, far better, that we admitted, if it were possible, a thousand devils to roam at large, and to preach publicly the doctrine of devils, if there were any such, than that we permitted one such impostor and monster as Moses, Joshua, Samuel, and the Bible prophets, to come with the pretended word of God in his mouth, and have credit among us.Whence arose all the horrid assassinations of whole nations of men, women, and infants, with which the Bible is filled; and the bloody persecutions, and tortures unto death and religious wars, that since that time have laid Europe in blood and ashes; whence arose they, but from this impious thing called revealed religion, and this monstrous belief that God has spoken to man? The lies of the Bible have been the cause of the one, and the lies of the Testament of the other.
Thomas Paine
Live Today! Do not allow your spirit to be softened of your happiness to be limited by a day you cannot have back or a day that does not yet exist.
Steve Maraboli
Happily Single" is recognizing that you don’t need or want to be rescued from your life by a handsome prince because your life is pretty awesome, as is.
Mandy Hale
The crowning fortune of a man is to be born to some pursuit which finds him employment and happiness, whether it be to make baskets, or broadswords, or canals, or statues, or songs.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Why did I hope we would be happy abroad? A change of environment is that traditional fallacy upon which doomed loves, and lungs, rely.
Vladimir Nabokov
one of the best and the most painful things about time traveling has been the opportunity to see my mother alive.
Audrey Niffenegger
To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee,One clover, and a bee,And revery.The revery alone will do,If bees are few.
Emily Dickinson
I promise you that the same stuff galaxies are made of, you are. The same energy that swings planets around stars makes electrons dance in your heart. It is in you, outside you, you are it. It is beautiful. Trust in this. And you your life will be grand.
Kamal Ravikant
Can you be happy with the movies, and the ads, and the clothes in the stores, and the doctors, and the eyes as you walk down the street all telling you there is something wrong with you? No. You cannot be happy. Because, you poor darling baby, you believe them.
Katherine Dunn
At the end of the day your ability to connect with your readers comes down to how you make them feel.
Benjamin J. Carey
The true measure of a man is how he treats you when others are not looking.
Alessandra Torre
The pretty ones are usually unhappy. They expect everyone to be enamored of their beauty. How can a person be content when their happiness lies in someone else's hands, ready to be crushed at any moment? Ordinary-looking people are far superior, because they are forced to actually work hard to achieve their goals, instead of expecting people to fall all over themselves to help them.
J. Cornell Michel
They will hate you if you are beautiful. They will hate you if you are successful. They will hate you if you are right. They will hate you if you are popular. They will hate you when you get attention. They will hate you when people in their life like you. They will hate you if you worship a different version of their God. They will hate you if you are spiritual. They will hate you if you have courage. They will hate you if you have an opinion. They will hate you when people support you. They will hate you when they see you happy. Heck, they will hate you while they post prayers and religious quotes on Pinterest and Facebook. They just hate. However, remember this: They hate you because you represent something they feel they don’t have. It really isn’t about you. It is about the hatred they have for themselves. So smile today because there is something you are doing right that has a lot of people thinking about you.
Shannon L. Alder
You can't buy happiness
Kurt Cobain
Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.
H.L. Mencken
Planning and perseverance will bring your mission to fruition.
Rob Liano
When we allow negative messages to fester in our head, they take on a life of their own.
Lolly Daskal
Self-assurance reassures others and reassures yourself.
Lolly Daskal
Don’t set your own goals by what other people make important.
Lolly Daskal
Intuition is a sense of knowing how to act decisively without needing to know why.
Lolly Daskal
Don’t blame others. it won’t make you a better person.
Lolly Daskal
I accept the blissful gifts of beautiful flowers and plants.
Amy Leigh Mercree
An excuse will not wake up early
Johnnie Dent Jr.
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come.
Zig Ziglar
When doubted, double your efforts
Kevin Abdulrahman
If your actions don't live up to your words, you have nothing to say.
DaShanne Stokes
Dear Single Ladies, Love is precious, Remember this: You are worth pursuing. Don't Cheapen Yourself
Genereux Philip
People only throw shade on what's shining
Genereux Philip
Whether you are at play in the fields of the Lord or standing next to home plate squinting at the popping pitcher, that sudden, immediate knowing can also help you envision the outcome.
Laurie Nadel
I want to be the reason you look at your phone when you wake up in the morning and smile
Genereux Philip
‪I Have No Sympathy For Gossip Boys & Girls ‬
Genereux Philip
Hold yourself back, or heal yourself back together. You decide.
Brittany Burgunder
Once you eliminate the persona that was created to survive. The real you will have permission to come forward, and enjoy the life that is meant to thrive.
Steven Cuoco
Shout out to everyone transcendinga mindset, mentality, desire, belief,emotion, habit, behavior or vibration,that no longer serves them.
Lalah Delia
Just becauseyou feel lostdoesn't meanthat you are.Sometimes youjust have to relax,breathe deep,and trust the pathyou're on.
Lalah Delia
Soon, when all is well, you're going to look back on this period of your life and be so glad that you never gave up.
Brittany Burgunder
Between the MileI have always counted the miles.Sometimes they came quick,Other times slow.The distance between things,The way I could know.Close could feel far,And far could feel near.The miles that passed too quickly,The ones I ran out of fear.They weren’t all the same,So I had been told,The unmarked trails,And the days I was bold.Some miles went down,Spiraling so low,When I was afraid to look forward,There was nowhere to go.The sunset came fast,And the day turned to night,But the trails could be endless,If I looked at them right.Everything I knew,All I was told,The conversations left behind,The people who grew old.When the miles stretched out before me,I wanted to sew them at the seam,Looking forward and then back,Holding everything in between.
Jacqueline Simon Gunn
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Amy Leigh Mercree
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Ken Poirot
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. God Himself is not secure, having given man dominion over His works! Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold. Faith alone defends. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable.
Helen Keller
Let your light shine as an inspiration to humanity and BE THE REASON someone believes in the goodness of people.
Germany Kent
God has already equipped you with the skills you need to achieve your dreams. If you just try, work hard, take control of your destiny, remain true to yourself and believe it is possible, you will have unlimited power to achieve the impossible.
Germany Kent
If you're struggling today, remember that life is worth living and believe that the best is yet to come. Remember that you are loved, you matter, and never forget that there is always hope.
Germany Kent
Today if anything is trying to hold you back, give no attention to it. Get your hopes up, get your faith up, look up, and get ready to rise up.
Germany Kent
Everyday presents a new opportunity to grow and press forward to your success. Stay the course believing that where you are right now doesn't matter, as long as you are moving in the right direction.
Germany Kent
I recognize my gifts and optimize them. I accept my total being and honor all parts of myself.
Amy Leigh Mercree
You were born of two flawed yet beautiful souls. Happiness is your birthright, and love is your guide.
Amy Leigh Mercree
There is something lovable about almost everyone you encounter. Uncover it, and you will experience true compassion.
Amy Leigh Mercree
Sometimes your diary is the perfect listener.
Amy Leigh Mercree
We can all receive the gifts of our unique ancestry and harness them to forge a path of joy and healing.
Amy Leigh Mercree
Your life is awash in waves of love in each moment. Open your eyes to the currents around you and bathe in the bliss.
Amy Leigh Mercree
Dance is medicine. Movement is potent. Empower yourself with it today.
Amy Leigh Mercree
I embrace new experiences every day. I revel in the fun adventures I create for myself and absorb their blissful gifts.
Amy Leigh Mercree
Ancestors from all times have shared their essence with you. Accept the light and let go of the rest.
Amy Leigh Mercree
My ancestors offer me bliss, love, and light. I gratefully receive that which is for my highest good and release the rest back into the pure, white light.
Amy Leigh Mercree
I celebrate the connections in my life, from my past, present, and future. I joyfully accept love in all its healthy forms!
Amy Leigh Mercree
The jump toward joy encompasses your life with boundless energy.
Amy Leigh Mercree