more quotes I like...

"In every difficult situation is potential value. Believe this, then begin looking for it."
- Norman Vincent Peale

"When we long for a life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure."
- Peter Marshall

"Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things."
- Henry Ward Beecher

"The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them."
- Bernard M. Baruch

"When we endeavor to do what's right against all odds, even if at first you don't succeed, there's nobility and even majesty in such setbacks."
- Herb Cohen

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#10 Comment from attitudeslc
4/10/08 7:11 PM | Permalink

Thanks for sharing these! We both share a passion for quotes!

Hugs Rosemary
#9 Comment from nanmm11
4/9/08 11:24 AM | Permalink

Reminds me of my dad's quote, "There are more Indians than Chiefs", he uses this when referring to politicians and voting for them.
Nancy
#8 Comment from sassydee50
4/8/08 10:45 PM | Permalink

Thanks, Val. Mom was always a big fan of Norman Vincent Peale. I like reading that Guideposts magazine. God bless~Deb ;-) Sending you good strong anti-smoking energy right now!
#7 Comment from pamal3
4/8/08 4:58 PM | Permalink

Love them all Val. My dad still has the perfect answer for the saying "Rome wasn't built In a day" He quips: "It would be if I was the gaffer"! lol Love Pam xx
#6 Comment from lv2trnscrb
4/8/08 4:29 PM | Permalink

I like the Henry Ward Beecher one :)

very nice quotes

betty

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