Words to inspire by influential people

Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.  C. S. Lewis #rafikfarouk

Joy is like restless day; but peace divine like quiet night; Lead me, O Lord, till perfect Day shall shine through Peace to Light.  Adelaide Anne Procter #rafikfarouk

To succeed in life in today's world, you must have the will and tenacity to finish the job.  Chin-Ning Chu #rafikfarouk

The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare.  Bobby Knight #rafikfarouk

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.  Stephen Covey #rafikfarouk

Goodwill, like a good name, is got by many actions, and lost by one.  Francis Jeffrey #rafikfarouk

You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he be willing to climb a little himself.  Andrew Carnegie  #rafikfarouk

He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king. John Milton #rafikfarouk

Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.  Henri Bergson #rafikfarouk

Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.  Aristophanes #rafikfarouk

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.  Thomas A. Edison #rafikfarouk

Greatness is a road leading towards the unknown.  Charles de Gaulle #rafikfarouk

I don't believe in just ordering people to do things.  You have to sort of grab an oar and row with them.  Harold S. Geneen #rafikfarouk

The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.  John Burroughs #rafikfarouk

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.  Chanakya #rafikfarouk

Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.  Khalil Gibran #rafikfarouk

Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.  Baltasar Gracian @rafikfarouk

You must give to get, You must sow the seed, before you can reap the harvest.  Scott Reed #rafikfarouk

Let us always meet each other with a smile,  for the smile is the beginning of love.  Mother Teresa #rafikfarouk

You can’t go back and change the beginning,  but you can start where you are and change the ending.  C. S. Lewis #rafikfarouk

If you always think about your dreams or goals, work steadfastly towards them and continue to challenge yourself, you will definitely be able to realize those dreams or goals.  Tadashi Yanai #rafikfarouk