Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
—Wayne Dyer (1940–2015) American Self-Help Author
The republic is a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream.
—Carl Sandburg (1878–1967) American Biographer, Novelist, Socialist
Luck is always waiting for something to turn up. Labor, with keen eyes and strong will, always turns up something. Luck lies in bed and wishes the postman will bring news of a legacy. Labor turns out at six o’clock and with busy pen or ringing hammer, lays the foundation of a competence. Luck whines. Labor whistles. Luck relies on chance, labor on character.
—Richard Cobden
Don’t be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps.
—David Lloyd George (1863–1945) British Liberal Statesman
The secret of success is constancy of purpose.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
The trouble with learning from experience is that you never graduate.
—Doug Larson (1926–2017) American Columnist
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
—Henry Stanley Haskins
The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.
—Ralph Washington Sockman (1889–1970) American United Methodist Pastor
Most people are mirrors, reflecting the moods and emotions of the times. Some people are windows, bringing light to bear on the dark corners where troubles fester. The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.
—Sydney J. Harris (1917–86) American Essayist, Drama Critic
Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors.
—Louisa May Alcott (1832–88) American Novelist
The tassel’s worth the hassle!
—Unknown
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
—Vittorio Alfieri (1749–1803) Italian Poet, Dramatist
Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.
—Buddhist Teaching
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is to you.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own.And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
—Theodor Seuss Geisel (‘Dr. Seuss’) (1904–91) American Children’s Books Writer, Writer, Cartoonist, Animator
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
—Aristotle (384BCE–322BCE) Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scholar
A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.
—Unknown
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
—Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) American First Lady, Diplomat, Humanitarian
If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it away from him.—An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
There are three schoolmasters for everybody that will employ them – the senses, intelligent companions, and books.
—Henry Ward Beecher (1813–87) American Clergyman, Writer
We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for ten or fifteen years, and come out at last with a belly-full of words and do not know a thing. The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means of education.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way.
—Theodor Seuss Geisel (‘Dr. Seuss’) (1904–91) American Children’s Books Writer, Writer, Cartoonist, Animator
School’s out, Memories past, Don’t ever doubt, Our friendship will last.
—Unknown
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
—Beverly Sills (1929–2007) American Singer, Musician
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
—Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) South African Political leader
Time is not measured by the passing of years, but by what one does, what one feels and what one achieves.
—Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964) Indian Head of State
Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.
—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) German Poet
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
—Milton Berle (1908–2002) American Comedian, Actor
I’m carrying on a tradition. But I’d rather be a first-rate version of myself than a second-rate version of somebody else. I’m proud of my parents, and the only way that I can prove it to them is to take what they gave me and work my head off.
—Liza Minnelli (b.1946) American Singer, Actress
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
—Anthony J. D’Angelo
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