Advancing Civilization by Will Rogers

Quote for the Day

Will Rogers:

"You can't say civilization don't advance, for in every war they kill you a new way."

Honor Your Calling

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“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It's why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.”

—Oprah Winfrey (born 1954)
American Television Host, Publisher

A Life of Purpose

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“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”

—Robert Byrne (born 1928)
American Chess Player

The Purpose of Life

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“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”

—Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)
U.S. First Lady, Diplomat, Human Rights Activist

Purpose of a Gift

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“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

—Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Spanish Artist

What is Your Mission?

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“When you know who you are; when your mission is clear and you burn with the inner fire of unbreakable will; no cold can touch your heart; no deluge can dampen your purpose. You know that you are alive.”

—Chief Seattle (1780-1866)
Leader Of The Suquamish And Duwamish Native American Tribes

How Badly Do You Want to do It?

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“If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.”

—Jim Rohn (1930-2009)
Entrepreneur, Author, Motivational Speaker

Dedication

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“Most of us serve our ideals by fits and starts. The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication.”

—Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959)
Filmmaker

Price for Success

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“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.”

—Vince Lombardi (1913-1970)
Athletic Coach

Dedication

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“Dedication involves making the space to let young ideas take hold; every tree was once a seed and every company was once an idea.”

—Zephyr Bloch-Jorgensen
Author

Dedicate Some of Your Life To Others

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“Dedicate some of your life to others. Your dedication will not be a sacrifice. It will be an exhilarating experience because it is an intense effort applied toward a meaningful end.”

—Dr. Thomas Dooley (1927-1961)
Us Navy Physician

Soap and Laughter

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“What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.”

—Yiddish Proverb 

A Goal for Each Day

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“I will follow the upward road today; I will keep my face to the light. I will think high thoughts as I go my way; I will do what I know is right. I will look for the flowers by the side of the road; I will laugh and love and be strong. I will try to lighten another’s load this day as I fare along.”

—Mary S. Edgar (1889-1973)
Author

Smile or Laugh?

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“A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around.”

—Carolyn Birmingham 

A Laugh a Day

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“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.”

—Nicolas Chamfort (1741-1794)
French Writer

Laugh

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“Laugh my friend, for laughter ignites a fire within the pit of your belly and awakens your being.”

—Stella McCartney (born 1971)
Fashion Designer

Imagine

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“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.”

—John Lennon (1940-1980)
Musician, Founding Member Of The Beatles

Anything Can Happen

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“Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”

—Shel Silverstein (1930-1999)
Poet, Songwriter, Musician

Wishes for Everyone

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“May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to Healing; Your Heart embrace Feeling. May Wounds become Wisdom; Every Kindness a Prism. May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect you. May Goodness inspire your Deepest Desires. Through all that you Reach For, May your arms Never Tire. ”

—D. Simone
Author

Hope for a New Year

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“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering 'it will be happier'...”

—Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)
Poet Laureate Of Great Britain

New Year

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“For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.”

—T.S. Eliot (1888-1965)
Poet, Critic

The Whole World

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“When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

—Lao Tzu (600-531)
Philosopher