Carlos Wallace Quotes

When God chooses you to deliver a message, to have a purpose, no one and nothing can reverse the course of His plan.

There will never be a point in my life where it is acceptable to waste time.

Every thought, every action, every statement should have meaning.

Maturity doesn't mean you stop fighting, you just change the things you fight for.

The first step to receiving more blessings is appreciating the ones you have.

When you sever ties with the unit purely for self-serving intentions, you are likely to find yourself stranded and struggling to survive; fighting to keep your head above water. What’s more, there is no one to save you because you’ve turned your back on your comrades and snubbed your support system.

The tide seldom shifts in favor of a selfish individual.

Pride is the problem. Everyone wants to be right so badly they overlook the "rights" of others.

Under no circumstance is any proverbial player ever more significant than the collective.

In the midst of combat, we learned a great deal about mankind and its many different races, creeds and beliefs.

The foundation that my parents and grandparents instilled in me is unyielding, especially the principle that teaches me to keep God first in all I do.

Issues can only be resolved if each person accepts accountability in the problem.

There's "good" in all things. You just have to find it.

It's not the fact that some people disagree with the protests. That is as much a right as the protests themselves. It is the hateful, profane, condescending way some have expressed their discontent that baffles me. How do you criticize actions you've deemed disrespectful and divisive and an affront to civilized behavior with rhetoric to the same end? That's like the devil judging the Grim Reaper for harvesting souls.

Each day, wake up with a plan. Don’t just approach your days in an unfocused void. That state of mind leaves too much room for discontent, opposition, unhappiness and hopelessness.

Focus on patience, loyalty, intelligence, greed, dissatisfaction and pride.

One truth that has helped me accept some of the most difficult moments and heartbreaking decisions in my life is that I already have all for which I ask. I am blessed! I am delivered from my worries!

It's been said that actions speak louder than words. Sometimes, it's what you don't say or do, that sends the loudest message.

We live in a world with an ever-growing population. Personal space these days is at a premium. Physically, we are practically tripping over our fellow man. Mentally and spiritually, the divide among us seems to widen.

In the heat of the moment, rational thinking tends to elude us.

Just because I understand does not mean I agree.

Testing the wrong person can prove a massive failure for the antagonist.

It’s one thing to have the respect of your peers in the business. Their opinions are not always verbalized but if you are doing the right thing you don’t need validation.

Some people applaud my no nonsense approach to life. Others say my methods are “extreme”. Where I’m headed and how I get there is between me and my God. So, if you don’t know where I’m going, how can you suggest I’m taking things too far?

We must learn to choose between lining our bank accounts and being accountable for our future.

I just follow God's lead. One step, one day and one opportunity at a time. The hardest part is not becoming distracted.

There should always be an end game, or else all you are doing is practicing for an opportunity for which you have no idea of what it is or what it will even look like.

A man enrich his community. A man teach and display leadership qualities for his children. A man by his presence is safety and security for his Queen. The best the thing a man can do for this world, his children and Queen is be a man.

If you continue to concentrate so deeply on the negative factors you are unable to acknowledge all the positive results.

Never lose sight of the people who are the foundation of the future you are working to build.

Door money. It’s a distraction. It impedes judgment. It blurs focus. Chasing the almighty dollar can become the root of all evil, the bane of one’s existence.

DOOR MONEY” To focus on door money means one is paying so much attention to the amount of money they are making at the door they do not consider there is much more profit to be made inside a venue.

People who are distracted by door money, neglect the production and the audience. Money becomes their god. They sacrifice their reputation in favor of building revenue. Believe me; the former is more difficult to recover if lost.

You can't be much good to others, if you're no good to yourself.

If you truly love who you are other's opinions won’t even matter.

My incentive? Making a peaceful spirit second nature. And that is so worth the effort.

Following trends on social media will not lead to social consciousness.

Be the start of something that is good, revolutionary and powerful. Everything after that is a bonus!

Make a difference, change the game for the better, leave a legacy, be a guide that someone else can follow and make better, and then someone else will follow that and make that better.

Do not waste your life away by wishing for days you may not even get to see.

Dozens of days, experiences, and encounters have set me on a path I never dreamed possible.

The seriousness of being part of Operation Desert Storm-the first major foreign crisis for the United States after the end of the Cold War- was never lost upon us.

Staring down the reality of war, far from home, asleep among strangers, that familiarity, those memories, those ties kept us going; gave us a reason to persevere; toughened us up.

Occupy your thoughts with purpose and you will be so busy pursuing a meaningful future there will be no time for doubt, chaos and disappointment.

Never let fear of short term heartache interfere with your long term happiness.

Don't let life's challenges discourage you. Some things are just out of your control. Make it work for you! The most painful lessons of the past can teach you how to survive in the present .

No matter how worldly I became, there was always that one part of me that never forgot where I came from and how simple life was there.

Ultimately, it’s about determining what matters most to you; what’s important; what it will take to achieve your intended goal. And once you’ve identified these key components to growth, shed the excess; do away with the unnecessary.

No one should gain access to the important areas of your life if you are not absolutely sure they are there for good reason.

Some relationships require you have a big appetite. Chances are, at some point, you may have to swallow your pride, eat your words, lick your wounds, and stomach a lot of nonsense. While a little humble pie never hurt anyone you do have control over how much of this menu you get served and can always decide when you've had your fill.

Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.

Stop giving the best part of you to those unworthy of that gift.

Success is determined by how little time you have to worry whether others are criticizing you, while being too focused to address them if they are.

Why trade definite for a maybe?

Words, and faith, will only take you as far as your actions allow.

I understand (finally) that God does not REACT to prayers or petitions. He has ACTED. It is already done.

In a relationship, prudent application of the gray theory is a key ingredient in assuring years of happiness; “till death do us part”. Balance is at the center of success, satisfaction and a lifetime of love.

Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.