Thomas Fuller

Try to be happy in this present moment, and put not off being so to a time to come,—as though that time should be of another make from this which has already come and is ours.
Thomas Fuller

Democritus

Happiness resides not in posessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.
Democritus

The man of wisdom is never of two minds;
the man of benevolence never worries;
the man of courage is never afraid.
Confucius
Confucius

Solomon Ibn Gabriol

The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.
Solomon Ibn Gabriol

Epictetus

First say to yourself what you would be;
and then do what you have to do.
Epictetus

Horace Bushnell

The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration his life will be.
Horace Bushnell

Edward Bulwer Lytton

To find what you seek in the road of life,
the best proverb of all is that which says:
“Leave no stone unturned.”
Edward Bulwer Lytton

Martin Luther King, Jr.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
(from Christian Leadership World)

John Quincy Adams

If your actions inspire others to dream more,
learn more, do more and become more,
you are a leader.
John Quincy Adams

Noah Porter

Rely on your own strength of body and soul. Take for your star self-reliance, faith, honesty and industry. Don’t take too much advice — keep at the helm and steer your own ship, and remember that the great art of commanding is to take a fair share of the work. Fire above the mark you intend to hit. Energy, invincible determination with the right motive, are the levers that move the world.
Noah Porter