John Quincy Adams On Freedom
“Posterity: you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.”
Keep Moving Forward Said Abraham Lincoln
“I walk slowly but I never walk backward” President Abraham Lincoln “Abraham Lincoln; February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the United States through its Civil War—its bloodiest […]
James K. Polk Says…”May The Boldest Fear & Wisest Tremble”
“May the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country’s peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.” President, James K. Polk 1845-1849 A bit more on President Polk from the James K. Polk home & museum. “A Frontier Upbringing […]
John Glenn On Happiness & A Presidential Proclamation
“It has been my observation that the happiest of people, the vibrant doers of the world, are almost always those who are using – who are putting into play, calling upon, depending upon-the greatest number of their God-given talents and capabilities.” John Glenn A Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump Honoring the Memory of John […]
Inspiration For Your Sunday From Chapel In The Pines
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 KJV
James Madison On Advancement Of Knowledge
“The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” James Madison, President 1809-1817
President James Madison On Brevity & Clarity Of Laws
“It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood.” President James Madison
Nietzsche On Why Protecting Individual Freedoms Is Paramount
“In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.” By Friedrich Nietzsche
On Continuing The Attack In Life’s Battles
“In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.” – Ulysses S. Grant 18th President of the United States
Three Words From The Taciturn Bill Belichick
“Do Your Job” by Bill Belichick
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. “I Have A Dream” Speech As Delivered August 28, 1963
Washington, DC…As we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. federal holiday we thought it was appropriate to share with you his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. It was delivered on August 28, 1963. We have the full text of the speech and video as well. “I Have a Dream” Speech Text…..I am happy […]
New Year’s Advice In “The Way To Wealth” From America’s Grandfather Ben Franklin
Philadelphia, PA..America’s first self help author and motivational best seller was Benjamin Franklin. Not only that but he was America’s first publishing self made millionaire. He made enough that before he left to be our first Ambassador to France he loaned the Continental Congress money to help fund the revolution. He rose from humble beginnings […]
John Quincy Adams On Perseverance!
“Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.” President John Quincy Adams 1767 – 1848
John Quincy Adams On Magical Talismans
“Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.” ― John Quincy Adams (1767–1848)
Thoughts On A Happy Christmas From Charles Dickens
“Happy, Happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!” Charles Dickens
Alan Turing On Achievement
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.” ― Alan Turing
Nothing Is Impossible ~ Audrey Hepburn
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’! Audrey Hepburn
In the Arena ~ By Theodore Roosevelt
Arnold, CA…Watching the presidential race acceptance and concession speeches should make one appreciative of our system of government regardless if your candidate will be moving into 1600 Pennsylvania Ave or moving into political retirement. Knowing also that here locally there have been winners and losers on issues and in quests to obtain or retain an […]
Mark Twain On Differences Of Opinion
“In all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane.” Mark Twain
A Bit On Freedom From Abraham Lincoln
“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” Abraham Lincoln
Dale Carnegie On Applause
“The person who seeks all their applause from outside has their happiness in another’s keeping.” Dale Carnegie 1888 – 1955
A Proverb From Proverbs On Labor
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.” Proverbs 14:23 KJV King James who reigned from 4 July 1567 – 27 March 1625. He sponsored the King James Translation of the Bible. It was completed in 1611 and was until the last 50 years or so regarded […]
A Bit Of Inspiration From Isaiah
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Henry Ford On Battling Headwinds
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” –Henry Ford
Muhammad Ali On Race
“Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn’t matter which color does the hating. It’s just plain wrong.” Muhammad Ali
Mark Twain On Kindness
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain 1835 – 1910
Mark Twain On Success
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Mark Twain 1835 – 1910
Mark Twain On Sad Sights
“There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist” Mark Twain 1835 – 1910
Just Do It Advice From William Shakespeare
“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” William Shakespeare Brought To You By Allison James Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson On Anger
“When angry, count ten, before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.” Thomas Jefferson Brought To You By Allison James Real Estate