Words to inspire by influential people

Genuine beginnings begin within us, even when they are brought to our attention by external opportunities.  William Throsby Bridges #rafikfarouk

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.  Marilyn vos Savant #rafikfarouk

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.  Confucius #rafikfarouk

Always prefer the plain direct word to the long, vague one. Don't implement promises, but keep them.  C. S. Lewis #rafikfarouk

Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.  Plato #rafikfarouk

Have thy tools ready. God will find thee work.  Charles Kingsley #rafikfarouk

Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems.  Gever Tulley #rafikfarouk

The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities and make the most of one's resources.  Luc de Clapiers #rafikfarouk

The leader has to be practical and a realist,  yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist.  Eric Hoffer #rafikfarouk

Giving should be entered into in just the same way as investing.  Giving is investing.  John D. Rockefeller #rafikfarouk

The discipline of daily devotion to God undergirds decisions.  Edwin Louis Cole #rafikfarouk

Our ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of our strength of character.  Les Brown #rafikfarouk

Forget all the reasons why it won't work and believe the one reason why it will.  Unknown Author  #rafikfarouk

Lessons are not given, they are taken.  Cesare Pavese #rafikfarouk

A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.  Mark Twain #rafikfarouk

Personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures.  F. Scott Fitzgerald #rafikfarouk