S.MAJURESHAN

THINK A MINUTE

                              1.            Many people are dying on the vine for lack of encouragement. Encouragement brings emotional healing & restores hope. Encourage someone today.

                              2.            Think before you lose your patience. Things can be repaired but hurt feelings often can't. Don't forget, forgiveness is greater than revenge

                              3.            Say the right thing at the right time & do not say the wrong thing at the tempting moment. Don't drop a bomb where a catapult would suffice.

                              4.            There is no one else in the world like you. You are one-of-a-kind. So, don't stay where you're tolerated; go where you're celebrated.

                              5.            People like to be around positive people as there's enough bad news in the world. You can either light a candle or just curse the darkness

                              6.            There are NO nobodies in this world. Everybody is a somebody. So dare to be yourself. After all who is better qualified than you, to be you?

                              7.            Giving is simply changing your focus from yourself to others. When you're occupied with helping others, there's little room for selfishness.

                              8.            Don't highlight your spouse's faults & failures. To their good qualities be very kind; and to their faults & mistakes be a little blind.

                              9.            Be exactly what you are meant to be as to live any other way is to be unfulfilled. Just be yourself as life is too short to be anything else.

                          10.            Life is not fair, get used to it. If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't grumble about your mistakes, learn from them.

                          11.            Your parents got boring by paying your bills & washing your clothes. So before you save the world from their generation, clean your room up.

                          12.            You won't have a perfect day although you have earned your money, unless you've done something for someone who'll never be able to repay you.

                          13.            To be ashamed of wrong, shows that you are sensitive. Or are you trying to cover it up? A sure way to resist wrong is to be shocked by it.

                          14.            Life's most powerful force is LOVE. The most powerful channel of communication is PRAYER. The greatest joy in life is NOT taking but GIVING.

                          15.            Someone is always learning from you. So stop growing and you stop teaching! The truth doesn't change, but your understanding of it should.

                          16.            SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCES are only useful if you are at the right place at the right time. Where are you right now?

                          17.            No one stands taller in the climb to success than when one reaches down to help someone else up. Are you generous or are you a stingy miser?

                          18.            Piecing together a world torn by hatred & greed must begin with us. The world is looking for better methods, but what it needs is better men.

                          19.            Our world would be better if we all tried to accept others unconditionally. Remember, love people & use things; NOT love things & use people.

                          20.            People-pleasing is a miserable way to live your life. Don't live the rest of your life in fear of other people's reactions or opinions.

                          21.            Are you a stingy miser? Giving to someone in dire need, especially when it is done in secret brings in a satisfaction that money can't buy.

                          22.            Great occasions for changing the world seldom come, but little opportunities surround us daily. So make use of every opportunity today.

                          23.            Failure is part of life. Yet many will lie, cheat & steal to succeed. Wise people learn from failure as failures are the pillars of success.

                          24.            The two greatest days of your life are the day you're born and the day you discover why you were born. Know why you are here and for what?

                          25.            Failing isn't fatal. Failure is not failing to reach your dreams. Failure is not having a dream. You are never a failure until you give up.

                          26.            Train your child the right way, when he is mature he will not depart from it. View your child as a book - not to be written, but to be read.

                          27.            Failure is not setting a goal and missing it. Failure is not having a goal. Failure is not falling down. Failure is refusing to get back up.

                          28.            The axe cannot boast of the trees it has cut down. It could do nothing without the woodsman. Please don't ever lose sight of this.

                          29.            In boiling - carrots become weak, eggs become hard but coffee releases its fragrance and flavor. When hard times come, which one are you?

                          30.            Impatience & anger kills good relationships that have been built over the years. That's why real love hangs in there and works through them.

                          31.            A war which started over a disputed soccer score killed over 2000 people. Are the fights with your loved ones due to your sensitive pride?

                          32.            The great Wiseman said "First take the log out of your own eye...then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye"

                          33.            A young man had everything going against him. Until one man's praise turned Charles Dickens' life around. Be generous with your praise.

                          34.            An expert charged a shocked Henry Ford $10,000 for an hour's job. He explained $10 to fix it & $9990 for knowing how. Charge your worth.

                          35.            Work is a rubber ball that will bounce back. But family, health, friends and spirit are glass balls that shatter. Keep your life balanced.

                          36.            Your emotions are like a car: properly understood and directed it can take you places; but out of control, it can and will destroy you.

                          37.            Whatever you sow you will reap. I dare you to do something different with your life this year! Get off the bench and get in the game.

                          38.            Everything rises or falls on leadership and there is a lack of it. As nothing happens until someone provides leadership for it, will you?

                          39.            Unless you discipline your emotions you'll lose credibility, alienate others & miss great opportunities. Keep your emotions under control.

                          40.            When things are not the way we think they should be, we have two choices: we can keep complaining about them, or start changing them.

                          41.            Are you keen on making your marriage work? Then Commit yourself to a Long Term Growing relationship & don't let petty issues mess it up.

                          42.            If you want to find out how proud you are, the easiest way is to ask yourself, 'How much do I dislike it when other people snub me?.

                          43.            You don't need exercise if you are always: jumping to conclusions, beating around the bush, running down the boss & going around in circles.

                          44.            Love your kids unconditionally. Kids who know they are loved are free to be themselves, free to grow & free to be what they are meant to be.

                          45.            Gifting without growth produces ineffectiveness. Nobody is keeping you down but you. The lid on your life is, you. To do more, grow more.

                          46.            Remember, you only get one go at life; it is not a rehearsal. Also don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.

                          47.            Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily. Also don't ever use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved.

                          48.            Life is not a race, but a marathon. So don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, but where you're going.

                          49.            The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose it is to hold too tightly; the best way to keep it is to give it wings.

                          50.            Don't give up; just because something's in your life didn't go the way you planned it to be. Just turn the page of life over & keep on going.

                          51.            There is nothing mysterious about being creative; it is simply combining two or more known ideas in a new way to create a new idea.

                          52.            Are you pursuing more: money, power & recognition; while neglecting your health & family? Are you doing what is urgent or what is important?

                          53.            Find your life's purpose fast, as life flies straight from pimples to wrinkles. So by the time your face clears up, your mind gets fuzzy.

                          54.            If you want to win in marriage learn to serve your spouse. This works in all relationships. The fact is selfishness kills, serving wins.

                          55.            STOP comparing yourself with others. Not only will you go between the extremes of arrogance & discouragement, you will never know who you are.

                          56.            If you want to win in marriage learn to serve your spouse. This works in all relationships. The fact is selfishness kills, serving wins.

                          57.            Many people spend their lives feeling bad about their guilt - but NOT doing anything about it. PLEASE put it right & get it behind you today.

                          58.            If you're tired of fake friendships & would like to cultivate real friendships, you'll need to make some tough choices and take some risks.

                          59.            Your habits become your character & your character becomes your life. Remember that you first make your habits & then your habits make you.

                          60.            When you want to be the life of the party, you get annoyed when another steals the show. Why? Because your pride is competing with others.

                          61.            You don't need exercise if you are always: finding excuses, dodging responsibility, passing the buck, climbing the ladder & pulling strings.

                          62.            If you don't steadily work on improving yourself daily, you'll be stuck in the same place, doing the same things, hoping the same hopes.

                          63.            People get into a rut & say "I think I've married the wrong person." No, you didn't. You don't need a new spouse. You need a new attitude.

                          64.            A very important skill needed to succeed in life is having the ability to get along with people and knowing how to handle difficult people.

                          65.            Pride creeps into your life without your knowledge. You must remind yourself that big fish in small ponds shrink quickly in a large Ocean.

                          66.            Everyone has quirks & bad traits. But a real friendship has nothing to do with compatibility. The basis for real friendship is relationship.

                          67.            When problems seem great, look around and see what others are coping with. You will consider yourself far more fortunate than you imagined.

                          68.            It doesn't matter how great the scam looks. You may think crime pays, but the one who actually pays is you. You always reap what you sow

                          69.            Remember breaking the mould of your bad habits takes effort, yet one of the greatest freedoms in life is the freedom from bad habits.

                          70.            The wise control their emotions & make sure they accurately reflect reality. Their emotions don't determine their conduct & attitudes.

                          71.            Don't let your life slip through by living in the past or future. By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.

                          72.            Don't give up when you still have something to give and the clock is still ticking. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.

                          73.            Marriage is not a hundred meter dash; it is a marathon. You have been designed that your spouse would complete you and make you better.

                          74.            If you draw on your talent but never sharpen it, you're headed for trouble because nobody's that talented. To do more, you must grow more.

                          75.            When life gets dark with corruption, you can either light a candle or curse the darkness. You can change or stay the same. It's your choice.

                          76.            Just feeling emotionally sorry for the poor & needy is useless. Discipline your emotions by translating them into responsible action.

                          77.            Bad habits start without a fuss, like eating cotton candy. But the chains of habits are too small to feel until they're too strong to break.

                          78.            At first we say it is a thrill that has no control over us. Bad habits are like a comfortable bed: easy to get into but hard to get out of.

                          79.            Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, for without them your life is meaningless.

                          80.            In life people will offend you knowingly & unknowingly. A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his advantage to overlook an offence.

                          81.            Some of the very best marriages still hurt some of the time. But bad marriages hurt all of the time. How healthy is your marriage today?.

                          82.            There is only one you and things only you can do. So don't set your goals by what others deem important. Only you know what is best for you

                          83.            Successful people look through a telescope & see a great life. Petty minded ones look through a microscope & only see the faults of others.

                          84.            Many know how to live everybody else's lives, but not theirs. Criticizing someone else's garden, certainly won't keep the weeds out of your own.

                          85.            Divorce scars kids for life. If you're divorced, give of yourself to your children. If you are not don't, as the damage lasts a lifetime.

                          86.            One of the major reasons reported for failures in marriage is boredom. Are you fun to live with? Or is your idea of fun watching TV.

                          87.            Cultivating a real friendship requires true humility. Humility is not 'thinking less of yourself'. But it is 'thinking of yourself less'.

                          88.            If you believe nothing can be done, you'll never see anything. Don't wait until your level of pain gets so high that you are forced to change.

                          89.            Birds don't swim, fish don't climb trees & cows don't fly. Enjoy your natural abilities & develop your own style, as there is only ONE you.

                          90.            Are you in a position of power? If so, you're there for one reason. That's to serve others. That's easy to forget because power is seductive.

                          91.            Legless Bob Ireland ran a marathon with his arms & said, "Success is not based on where you start; it's where you finish & I finished" You???.

                          92.            True compassion is dying to self-interest. There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. Do you have compassion?.

                          93.            May you have enough happiness to make u sweet, enough trials to make u strong, enough sorrow to keep u human & enough hope to make u live life.

                          94.            Don't say "I don't want to meet his needs until he meets mine." Why? Because your spouse is saying the same thing. Who starts?.

                          95.            Until you learn to care enough to confront and resolve the underlying barriers in a real friendship, you can never grow close to each other.

                          96.            Are you of any value? Think of: Henry Ford, Albert Einstein & Mother Theresa. Just one person, but what a difference they made. You can too.

                          97.            Don't be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave. You miss 100% of the shots that you don't take.

                          98.            In a divorce the kids get hurt the most. Since marriage is the foundation of the family, if you destroy the marriage you destroy the family.

                          99.            Some of the very best marriages still hurt some of the time. But bad marriages hurt all of the time. How healthy is your marriage today?

                      100.            On the other side of your fear is a much better life for you. So face & conquer fear, once you get past it you will reach your full potential.

                      101.            True giving knows no restrictions. This Christmas give to those who even may not deserve it & time is far too short to keep score!!!!!

                      102.            Before you add more dishes to your Christmas menu, think of someone who has nothing to eat. Being extravagant does not assure the best enjoyment.

                      103.            Have you kept your promises to your child, spouse or friend? This Christmas season my friend, YOU still have the time to be a promise keeper.

                      104.            It's human nature to treat others the way they treat you. This Christmas break the rule & give to those who can't afford to give back to you.

                      105.            Forgive the one who hurt you, pay your debts, make a child happy, let go of a grudge & make Christmas one life-long gift of yourself to others.

                      106.            It is EASY to weep for a lost love, but DIFFICULT to take care of it so not to lose it. It is EASY to set rules, but DIFFICULT to follow them.

                      107.            As you enter a new year stop carrying the past on your back and mind. Refuse to let old memories negotiate a deal with you! Bury them today.

                      108.            Are you wasting all your time meeting people who won't even remember your name next year, while neglecting those who really care about you?

                      109.            Never criticize your spouse for their shortcomings. It was because of their shortcomings & bad taste that they choose YOU to be their spouse.

                      110.            Some wait for the New Year while others want the old one to leave. This Year DON'T let your Past poison your Present nor sabotage your Future.

                      111.            Time is an equal-opportunity employer. We all get 24 hours. How would you spend the next 24 hours if it was your last day here on earth?

                      112.            If tomorrow never comes? the company you work for will replace you before the week is over, but your family will feel the loss, forever.

                      113.            Perfect marriage: a blind wife who can't see his faults & a deaf husband who can't hear her nagging. No one's perfect, respect your spouse.

                      114.            It is EASY to keep a friendship with words, but DIFFICULT to keep it with meaning. It is EASY to make a promise, but DIFFICULT to fulfill it.

                      115.            Turn your difficulties into opportunities. Or are you content to complain & remain in your rut? If life gives you a lemon make some lemonade.

                      116.            You use 1,440 minutes or 86,400 seconds of time every day. If this was the last day of your life, how effectively would you spend your time?

                      117.            STRESS is what happens when your gut says 'no' but your mouth says 'yes'. Remember, when you are stressed you burn the wick and not the oil.

                      118.            Hurtful remarks ruin relationships. It's like a broken egg & cannot be reversed. Bring back mutual respect into your relationship TODAY.

                      119.            It is EASY to dream every night but DIFFICULT to fight for a dream. It is EASY to show victory but DIFFICULT to assume defeat with dignity.

                      120.            For many "one of these days" means "none of these days." How you spend your days is how you spend your life. So make every minute count.

                      121.            A lack of Trust leads to Suspicion. Then Suspicion generates Anger & Anger causes Hatred. Hatred results in Separation. It pays to TRUST.

                      122.            It is EASY to forgive others, but DIFFICULT to ask for forgiveness. It is EASY to criticize others, but DIFFICULT to improve oneself.

                      123.            To be SIGNIFICANT in this selfish world: Don't push yourself & sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside & help others get ahead.

                      124.            The misuse of time is a crime. If you loose your car or house you can always get another. But time is gone forever. Make every minute count-just.

                      125.            TRUST is a very important factor in all relationships. Remember, SUSPICION & a lack of trust is the beginning of the end of your relationship

                      126.            It is EASY to talk without thinking but DIFFICULT to restrain the tongue. It is EASY to hurt a loved one, but DIFFICULT to heal the wound.

                      127.            When bad things come your way, you can either complain and curse the darkness, or you can light a candle by doing something to change it.

                      128.            Don't always be worried & troubled about everything that has to be done in life, then you won't have time to cherish the wonderful journey.

                      129.            PLEASE be lavish with your encouragement today as it doesn't cost you a cent, but it will make a world of a difference in someone's life.

                      130.            Think of those who cheered you on as you struggled to reach life's milestones & show your appreciation by doing the same for those around you.

                      131.            It is EASY to judge the mistakes of others but DIFFICULT to recognize your own mistakes. It is EASY to fall but DIFFICULT to get back up.

                      132.            In life it's easy to condemn & turn your back on people. Remember, you can't expect others to see eye to eye with you if you look down on them.

                      133.            To achieve long-term success, don't worry about creating a good impression & looking good. Just work at making your character unassailable.

                      134.            Unforgiveness will burn you. But if you will learn to forgive,you'll be setting a prisoner free...and you will discover, that prisoner was you.

                      135.            Having a low self image accounts for low self esteem. Stop believing your own lies about yourself. Change your mind & you'll change your life.

                      136.            When your heart is kind, it has no room for grudges. Hating someone is easy, anybody can do that. It takes a secure & strong one to forgive.

                      137.            If you are in a place of authority, never forget why you are in that position. Always stoop as low as required to bless and serve others.

                      138.            If you want others to believe in you, you have to believe in yourself first. Remember, no one can make you feel inferior unless you let them.

                      139.            People need love the most, when they deserve it the least. A person's strength is measured by how many times he can forgive the same person.

                      140.            Humility is thinking more of other people than yourself. Humble people are so focused on serving others, they don't think of themselves.

                      141.            Being envious of others is a slow method of suicide that kills your health & happiness. When you're green with envy, you're ripe for problems.

                      142.            Success always comes at a price. 'Success' only comes before 'Work' in the Dictionary. Are you doing what it takes to reach your destiny?

                      143.            When you're used to having power, if you're not careful & prayerful you'll abuse & even compromise your character to keep it. Power corrupts.

                      144.            Getting even with someone just puts you on their level; but if you forgive that person, it puts you ahead of them. So make peace fast & quick.

                      145.            Hating people is like cutting off your nose in order to spite your face. Remember, you will never get ahead, while you're trying to get even.

                      146.            Remember my friend; in life you cannot do a kindness too soon - for you never know, how soon it will be too late-just

                      147.            As we near another election it is imperative that you exercise your right as a citizen & vote. Make sure you vote according to your conscience.

                      148.            Never receive counsel from unproductive people; because those who never succeed themselves, are always the first to tell you how to succeed.

                      149.            Friends that don't help you climb will want you to crawl. Friends will stretch your vision or choke your dream. So choose your friends WISELY.

                      150.            As you grow, your associates will change. Some of them will NOT want you to move on, they'll want you to STAY where THEY are. So watch out!.

                      151.            There's no greater feeling of accomplishment than running at your fear & coming out on the other side of it, knowing you beat it. Face it up.

                      152.            Veteran General MacArthur said: By profession I am a soldier & take great pride in that. But I am much prouder to be a father. How about you?

                      153.            Fear kills more people than death. Death kills only once, but fear kills over & over again. Isn't it time to face your fear?

                      154.            Your child's life is determined by how hard you work at being a parent. Another can never meet his needs like you can. Are you there for him?

                      155.            HAPPY NEW YEAR! What change do you want this year? Start with positive habits. Success takes effort! Dare to do something different.

                      156.            The end of a year & the dawn of a new one is a good time to start afresh & to heal strained friendship. The old year is dead. Enjoy the NEW YEAR.

                      157.            Shaping the lives of children is a parent's priority. The best safeguard for the younger generation is a good example by the older generation.

                      158.            If you keep closing your eyes to fear & stay in your comfort zone, you will end up being buried alive in your comfort zone. So face your fear.

                      159.            Dear Dad, don't forget that whatever position you hold at work - you CAN & WILL be replaced. But you can NEVER be replaced in your own family.

                      160.            The absence of war may not bring true peace. But the Christmas message of love can truly bring real Peace to the hearts of people everywhere

                      161.            Be thankful for what you do have. It is time for you to stop complaining and spread some Christmas Cheer to someone who needs it more than you.

                      162.            This season look to the child of Bethlehem for peace & contentment. If you receive the love of Christmas you get the greatest gift of all.

                      163.            In the final analysis of your life, you won't be asked about the colour of your skin - but about the content of your character.

                      164.            Here is another definition of "Mind Over Matter" which simply means: if YOU don't mind ? it doesn't really matter!!!

                      165.            My friend, Life is short - so don't take yourself so seriously. If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense at all.

                      166.            When you make a mistake & do or say the wrong thing, don't make excuses. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.

                      167.            In this modern era of IT & media - there are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity. So learn to Live Right & Walk Straight.

                      168.            Always play hard to win, but be mature in defeat & don't be a sore loser. No one ever says, "It's only a game" when their team is winning.

                      169.            At the end of your life, it won't matter how much of clothes you had in your closet - but it will matter as to how many you helped to clothe.

                      170.            In life, what really matters is not what neighborhood  you lived in - but how you treated your neighbors.

                      171.            Conferences & Off site training seminars are important, because they prove how many people a company can operate without! So don't overdo  it.

                      172.            Learn to always be yourself, as you can't please everyone. In life the people that matter, don't mind. And the one's that mind, don't matter.

                      173.            At the end of your life, the square footage of your house won't matter - as much as the number of people you welcomed into your home.

                      174.            Life doesn't wait until you're mature before handing you some of your greatest tests. So without fear just put one step in front of the other.

                      175.            At the end of your life, what really matters won't be what kind of car you drove - but how many people you drove who didn't have wheels.

                      176.            If fathers took their sons fishing when they were young, they wouldn't have to go hunting for them when they're older.

                      177.            Conferences & Off site training seminars are important, because they prove how many people a company can operate without! So don't over do it.

                      178.            Can your friends say to you, "Thank you for braving the storms with me & for making my sunny days so much brighter?" Are you a REAL friend?

                      179.            In life, it is not the number of friends you have that matter but it is the number of people you are a friend to.

                      180.            Buckle up when you are driving or being driven. It is better to be safe than sorry. Remember, Seat Belts are not as confining as Wheelchairs.

                      181.            Old age is a part of life. After 60, if you don't wake up with some of your joints aching, you are probably dead!! Enjoy every phase of life.

                      182.            I first went outside to find a friend, but could not find even one there. But then I went outside to be a friend & friends were everywhere.

                      183.            It takes a short time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night. Spend time with your kids.

                      184.            Don't let the cancer of Unforgiveness rule over you. Never does the human soul become so strong, as when it dares to forgive an injury.

                      185.            Remember when you harbor bitterness happiness will dock itself elsewhere. I also know that it is LOVE & not time that heals all wounds.

                      186.            Don't live your life always wondering what others are thinking of you. In reality many don't have time to think of you. So just get on with it

                      187.            Some people do the dumbest things as they get older. Someone said Middle age is when your Broad mind and Narrow waist begin to change places.

                      188.            Watch your tone - its not what you say but how you say it that matters. What you say may be right but how you say it can be wrong.

                      189.            Your MARRIAGE is far more important than your WEDDING. Some women spend more time choosing their wedding dress than they do their husband.

                      190.            Dont live together & test drive to find out if you re sexually compatible before marriage. A happy marriage needs much more than good sex.

                      191.            Some people do the dumbest things as they get older. Someone said Middle age is when your Broad mind and Narrow waist begin to change places.

                      192.            Is your job making you neglect your family? Remember you will be replaced at work & at play, but your family won't ever be able to replace you.

                      193.            Just believing in something without acting on it is useless. Vision without Action is a daydream & Action without Vision is a nightmare.

                      194.            Friend, if you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday & the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.

                      195.            Don't forget that your background and circumstances may have influenced who you are, but you are responsible for who you become.

                      196.            We take for granted the things that we should be giving thanks for. Do what you can, for whom you can, with what you have & where you are.

                      197.            Don't criticize others for the speck in their eye, while ignoring the log in yours. Hypocrite - people in glass-houses shouldn't throw stones.

                      198.            A sweet Orange cannot give bitterness. You cannot produce what you do not possess. So put more stock into what is on the inside of you.

                      199.            Harsh words will destroy a child emotionally. Grow up now & deal with uncontrolled anger & bad words for your benefit & of those around you.

                      200.            Remember my friend that you can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future.

                      201.            Henry Ford said "I'm looking for people with an infinite capacity for not knowing what can't be done". Please broaden your vision & go for it.

                      202.            Please take note that anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind; and that all people smile in the same language.

                      203.            Remember, everyone needs to be loved - especially when they don't deserve it. Also note that everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it.

                      204.            Whatever you touch you leave fingerprints, which is your mark of identity. Why not leave heart-prints of love & understanding in the same way?.

                      205.            Your wife is your partner - not some trophy to be placed on display. Make her your top priority & NOT your pay, position or productivity.

                      206.            Striving to do better is a good thing, but perfectionism guarantees misery. Cut yourself some slack & relax. Nobody but God is perfect.

                      207.            We take for granted the things that we should be giving thanks for. Do what you can, for whom you can, with what you have & where you are.

                      208.            If your family has to choose between having more "things" or having more of you - they'll choose you. Be sensitive to their choice.

                      209.            When someone becomes weary & stumbles along the way, give them a hand. If you share another's burdens, both of you will walk straighter.

                      210.            Mother Theresa was willing to go to the moon if there were hungry, suffering people there. How far are you willing to go to touch the hurting?.

                      211.            Loving words unspoken, caring gestures never accomplished, time never given; results in relationships choked by weeds of neglect & selfishness.

                      212.            For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back. Take time to laugh - it is the music of the soul.

                      213.            In 1943 Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM said "I think there is a world market for no more than five computers" Make sure you expand your vision.

                      214.            Are you always blaming others for your life? People may fail many times, but they become failures ONLY when they begin to blame someone else.

                      215.            Forgiveness is first & foremost a decision of the will & it must always be made fast - before the cancer of Unforgiveness can spread.

                      216.            Stop thinking what you want to say next when someone is talking to you. Listening is one of the easiest & most important ways to be successful.

                      217.            "No, price is too high" & "No price is too high" mean opposites divided by a 'comma'. DETAILS can be the difference between failure & success.

                      218.            Avoid associating with people who gossip. A gossip always betrays confidence; so avoid someone who talks too much, especially about others.

                      219.            Believe in yourself & in your dreams.Take the failures of your past &turn them into stepping-stones that will help fulfill your future dreams.

                      220.            In old age everything that works hurts & everything that doesn't hurt doesn't work; learn from them, they have already been where you are at.

                      221.            Are you a giver or a taker? Selfish people are never really happy or healthy, The Dead Sea is 'dead' because it only receives & never gives.

                      222.            When in deep distress & crisis if someone comes & stands beside you & lifts you up & makes you smile- that person deserves the title 'FRIEND'.

                      223.            Often neglected in your pursuit of wealth, power & pleasures - don't forget that your SOUL is the ONLY thing that will go with you everywhere.

                      224.            Champions aren't made in the spotlight, they are revealed there. The spotlight only reveals who you are; hope your fundamentals are in place.

                      225.            Remember a true friend is the first person to come in, when the whole world goes out, Friendship is a treasure ship anyone can launch.

                      226.            Times & fads change. 40 years from now thousands of old ladies will be running around with Tattoos & Rap music will be the "Golden Oldie"?.

                      227.            In 1920 Nobel Prize winner Robert Milliken said"There is no likelihood that man will tap the power of the atom" I hope you have better vision.

                      228.            What we do for ourselves dies with us; what we do for others lives on. When you help someone up a mountain then you also get closer to the top.

                      229.            Don't cry over spilt milk, keep the things of the past behind you. The nicest thing about the future is, that it always starts tomorrow.

                      230.            In this stressed out & hectic world, learn to be calm, cool & collected. Patience is a virtue; don't leave home without it.

                      231.            As you spend much of your life at work - be happy at work. But if you're not, either change your job or change your attitude towards your job.

                      232.            If you agree with someone on everything, then only one of you is doing all the thinking.

                      233.            "She is pretty but a real witch." Envy is sneaky, so it praises another with a sting attached to it. Genuine praise of others makes you happy.

                      234.            Your body needs downtime to heal. Even race-cars make pit stops to get adjusted. You can't fix anything going 200 miles an hour. Need a break?

                      235.            Life has enough mountains to be scaled. Besides climbing is very much easier when you are not carrying a burden of grudges. Let it go today.

                      236.            Some trace their family back 300 years but don't know where their kids were last night. Are you doing the URGENT & neglecting the IMPORTANT?

                      237.            Stop living in the past! Life - is like riding a bicycle, either you keep moving forward or you will fall down.

                      238.            NASA took 10 years & $12 million to develop a pen that worked at zero gravity. The Russians used a pencil. Focus on solutions & not problems.

                      239.            Holding a grudge can destroy a marriage or any relationship. Don't make a mountain of resentment out of a molehill of minor irritations.

                      240.            If you took your kids fishing when they were young, you wouldn't have to go HUNTING for them when they are older.

                      241.            You will never succeed in life if you keep looking back or keep returning to those things that messed your past. Just keep moving forward.

                      242.            NEVER listen to negative & pessimistic talks of others & let them take your dreams away from you. ALWAYS be POSITIVE & follow your heart.

                      243.            What's called self-indulgence is now self-fulfillment; what's called living together is now called a meaningful relationship. Know your values.

                      244.            Are you a gossip? I sincerely hope not. Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events & Small minds discuss other people.

                      245.            Whatever you may lose please don't lose your temper - it may be a costly loss. Please note that "Anger" is only one letter short of "Danger".

                      246.            To get ahead in life, do two things well. Make decisions & have the discipline to follow through. Don't cross your heart & hope aimlessly!!!.

                      247.            Whatever you have dreamed of doing, it is time to just do it. Time is an equal opportunity employer, but how you treat time is not equal.

                      248.            Parenting has no trial runs. You have but one chance to be good parents & that is now. The best thing to spend on your children, is your time.

                      249.            Holding a grudge messes up all your relationships. A grudge is one thing that does not get better when it is nursed.

                      250.            While worrying over your looks, your performance at home or at work; Remember that the roots of perfectionism grow in the soil of insecurity.

                      251.            John Pemberton's headache syrup was accidentally mixed with carbonated water & Coca Cola was born. Mistakes can become pillars to your success.

                      252.            In marriage, no one can meet all your needs all the time. So, lessen your dependence on your mate & be patient as neither of you is perfect.

                      253.            Treat those around you with compassion, love & dignity. To handle yourself - use your head. To handle others - use your heart.

                      254.            No clever arrangement of bad eggs ever made a good omelette. Likewise, a good marriage needs two good, giving & accepting people. Are you?

                      255.            An alcoholic who keeps drinking, the liar who keeps lying or the thief who keeps stealing must note that - continuous bad choices kill success.

                      256.            If gaining & maintaining a high standard of living leaves you no time for nourishing the lives of your children - your standard is too high.

                      257.            What was called modesty is now called prudish; what was called indecent is now called adult. Is modernism redefining your moral standards?.

                      258.            In the final analysis of your life, you won't be asked what your highest salary was - but if you compromised your character to obtain it.

                      259.            It is said "to err is human." He who makes no mistakes, makes nothing. Remember, that you can make your failures the pillars of your success.

                      260.            In marriage learn to be patient & open to change. Once you change your steps in the marriage dance, your mate will begin to adjust theirs.

                      261.            Most get married more for what they can get, than for what they can give. Success comes ONLY by trying to put the other's needs first.

                      262.            Adultery, is taking someone else's spouse for your pleasure. Don't ruin innocent children's lives forever because of momentary selfish desire.

                      263.            Don't "Love Things & Use People; but Use Things & Love People." Many people come & go, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.

                      264.            Marriage is like getting a phone call at midnight; first you get a ring, then you wake up!! Work on your marriage, it is definitely worth it.

                      265.            Immediate forgiveness is the key to controlling your anger when you are hurt. A grudge is one thing that does not get better when it is nursed.

                      266.            Always keep your attitudes in check. Attitudes can be like baby diapers: periodically they need to be changed, if not they start to stink!.

                      267.            Failing isn't fatal. Failure is not failing to reach your dreams. Failure is not having a dream. You are never a failure until you give up.

                      268.            The most dangerous vice in life is GOSSIP. The greatest shot in the arm is ENCOURAGEMENT, and the most worthless emotion is, SELF PITY.

                      269.            If you're satisfied with just what's good, you'll never have the best. The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little EXTRA.

                      270.            If you want to know if you're a leader, just look behind you. He who thinks he is a leader and has none following him is only taking a walk.

                      271.            If you're satisfied with just what's good you'll never have the best. The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little EXTRA.

                      272.            A man was rejected from being a newscaster. He is film icon Amitabh Bachchan. A winner is not one who never fails, but one who NEVER QUITS.

                      273.            Happiness keeps U Sweet & Trials keep U Strong, Sorrows keep U Human & Failure keeps U Humble. Take life for what it is & enjoy every moment.

                      274.            What are you going through right now? Can you do something to change it? If you can't change the circumstance, at least change your attitude.

                      275.            A woman worries about the future 'til she gets a husband. A man never worries about the future 'til he gets a wife. Recognize the difference.

                      276.            To be ashamed of wrong shows that you are sensitive. Or are you trying to cover it up? A sure way to resist wrong is to be shocked by it.

                      277.            Train your child the right way, when he is mature he will not depart from it. View your child as a book - not to be written, but to be read.

                      278.            IN YOUR LIFE: The ugliest personality trait is SELFISHNESS. The most crippling disease is FEAR and the most beautiful attire, is a SMILE.

                      279.            You're getting too old when all your dreams are repeats or reruns. Start living your life on purpose. Plan your work & then work your plan.

                      280.            Success is no accident. If you fail to plan - you plan to fail. Remember, if you shoot at nothing, you'll hit nothing every time!!.

                      281.            If you ask the wrong people the wrong questions; you WILL do the wrong things. So, move with those who will help you navigate the maze of life.

                      282.            You don't have to live on overload or survival mode. Begin today to build a buffer around your schedule & enjoy the benefits of a good rest.

                      283.            Remember my friend that one of the most important trips you will ever make is, when you go the extra mile.

                      284.            Everyone has problems. Even the Lion has to fight off flies. So don't be afraid to face the music, just because you don't like the tune.

                      285.            Winners simply do what losers don't want to do & they keep doing it until they succeed.

                      286.            Is there margin for error in your life? Margin is the space between your load & your limit. I hope your load is not heavier than your limits.

                      287.            There is no short cut to perseverance & hard work. Winners are simply people who are willing to work harder than losers. Which are you?

                      288.            Mothers are extremely important in our world. This proves true the saying “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.
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                      289.            A good fruit out of season tastes bad. You may be in a season of training or nurturing, use today's opportunities for tomorrows success.

                      290.            When your eulogy is being read with your life's actions to rehash; would you be proud of the things they say, about how you spent your "dash"?

                      291.            Tombstones have: birth date - (dash) death date. What matters most is not your net worth, but how you lived, loved & how you spent your dash.

                      292.            If you live to be 70 you live 25,550 days. Life is short, don't waste it on bitterness; instead build your marriage, kids & those you love.

                      293.            Speed thrills, but kills. Please be careful as you may devastate a whole family by being careless. Friend, life is precious -handle with care.

                      294.            What you sow you will reap. So, please be careful that you sow good seed & not thorns & tares, as you may have to eat your own harvest.

                      295.            Take a lesson from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull & all are different colours; but they all live in the same box.

                      296.            Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open. A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

                      297.            Be generous even if you have been cheated once. If you lend someone money & never see that person again, it was probably worth it!

                      298.            Be extra generous with the people you love. You can give without loving; but you can NEVER love, without giving.

                      299.            Never ever give something with a catch. Manipulation is the surest way of destroying a relationship. Give without expecting anything in return.

                      300.            Remember - Who you are, is far more important than what you do or achieve. So when it really comes down to it, who are you?

                      301.            An average person lives about 28,000 days. Money spent can always be earned back, but the moment time is spent, it is gone forever. So be wise.

                      302.            When you get angry & upset about an irritating situation; remember to always keep your words soft & sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

                      303.            Accept - that some days you're the pigeon & on some days you're the statue. Are you giving or taking the bird droppings today?

                      304.            It's always better to give than to receive. When you discover this you have experienced real happiness & have 'arrived' in life

                      305.            A true definition of LOVE is 'benefiting others at the expense of self'

                      306.            There are 3 things you can do with your life. You can spend your life, waste it or invest your life in others. That's how you leave a legacy.

                      307.            Are you so engrossed with life that you haven't given attention to life after death? If not, you better find out now, later might be too late?.

                      308.            Peace of mind & heart is still one of mankind's most precious & needed commodities. Remember, PEACE floods the soul when TRUTH rules the heart.

                      309.            Are you quick to judge & condemn someone who made a mistake? Have you ruined someone because you didn't want to give them a second chance?

                      310.            Don't let bad experiences of the past keep you from stepping forward in the future. What’s worse than a quitter is the one too afraid to start.

                      311.            Mothers are extremely important in our world. Which proves true the saying "The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world."

                      312.            A 50g object is light, but if you carry it for an hour it becomes heavy. If you carry your problems all the time, you WILL fall under the load.

                      313.            All leaders MUST be learners. The moment you stop learning is the moment you stop leading. Remember learning to be a leader takes a lifetime.

                      314.            The paradox of our time is that people eat, drink, smoke, talk, work & spend far too much; then they laugh, read, pray & play far too little.

                      315.            Don't let your ego mess you up. Superiority & inferiority contaminate you with an overvalued sense of importance or an undervalued insecurity.

                      316.            Positive thinkers do not avoid recognizing  the negative; they simply refuse to dwell on it. As every cloud has a silver lining - look for it.

                      317.            If you want to go higher in life, don't become pretentious as you advance. Keep your head down, be grateful & always give credit to others.

                      318.            Life's car to success has flat tires. If you have a spare tire of DETERMINATION & insurance of FAITH, you can go to the place called SUCCESS.

                      319.            Don't forget that the road to success has speed bumps called 'Friends' & Red flashing lights called 'Enemies.' Slow down & enjoy the ride.

                      320.            A girl named the 7 world wonders as "To See, Hear, Touch, Taste, Feel, Laugh & Love".The best things in life can't be bought or built by hand.

                      321.            A school fire crippled a little boy for life. But later this determined boy, Dr. Glenn Cunningham ran the world's fastest mile! Never give up.

                      322.            Carelessly saying things no matter whom they hurt, is NOT honesty or being frank. It is immaturity, miserable disrespect & reckless cruelty.

                      323.            When you see needy children, youth & elderly - stop complaining. Just 'cause you can't do everything, doesn't mean that you can't do something.

                      324.            Elvis Presley sang "Before you abuse, criticize & accuse, walk a mile in my shoes."Don't judge others without knowing WHY they do WHAT they do.

                      325.            It is very hard to hurt yourself by what you don't say. So don't speak unless you can improve on the silence.

                      326.            If you have been hurt in the past, let it go, forgive & start afresh. What will happen if you drive looking through your rear-view mirror?.

                      327.            Stop worrying about what you don't have & start using what you do have. If life gives you a lemon, don’t be sour. Make some lemonade & enjoy it.

                      328.            When TRUTH is spoken in LOVE it builds trust & promotes the good of others.A BIT of love is the only BIT that will put a bridle on the tongue.

                      329.            Hold on to your close relationships tightly. I've learned that it's not WHAT you have in your life, but WHO you have in your life that counts.

                      330.            Don't let your tongue wag, keep it in check. Be smart & keep your words soft & sweet, because someday you may have to eat them.

                      331.            Before jumping to conclusions, first get all the facts. Be patient, as some of you are inclined to use a shotgun to kill a mosquito.

                      332.            For an axe to be effective it must be sharp. Stay 'sharp' in life by caring for others, as selfishness will make your life very 'dull'.

                      333.            Where you are going in the future really counts, only when you don't forget where you came from in the past.

                      334.            Forgive those who have hurt you & be free today. Don't let this cancer ruin you. Remember forgiving them is the best way to have the last word.

                      335.            If you want to live a successful & satisfying life, then live to give & help others. How happy you are depends on how much you live for others.

                      336.            Man can live 40 days without food, 3 days without water & 3 minutes without air. But he cannot live 1 minute without Hope. Are you hopeless?

                      337.            Finally, what would matter: The trendy clothes you wore or the ones you helped clothe? Your neighbourhood or how you treated your neighbours.

                      338.            The best statement you can make sometimes, is your silence. It is also a hard argument to beat. The wise, normally say more by talking less.

                      339.            If you have the right attitude, love life & others more than worrying about yourself, bad things will turn to your good as your world turns

                      340.            Telling the truth matters. Sir Winston Churchill said, A lie goes halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on.

                      341.            There is only one YOU. So dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go & be what you want to be. Don't get bogged down, move on.

                      342.            Faithfulness in marriage & Abstinence until marriage will slow the curse of AIDS down. Everyone must commit to fight against the AIDS epidemic.

                      343.            Don't let insecurity make you a gossip. People enjoy talking about the faults of others, so that they can feel better about their own faults.

                      344.            Some don't climb the ladder of SUCCESS as they're waiting for an elevator. Opportunities won't just arrive, find the steps to get you there.

                      345.            Don't always wait for the perfect opportunity to come to you. It's not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.

                      346.            If you just pursue happiness by itself, it may avoid you. But if you focus on your family, friends & those in need, happiness will find you.

                      347.            It is always better to lose your ego to the one you love, than to lose the one you love because of ego.

                      348.            The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past. So you can't go forward in life, until you let go of your past failures.

                      349.            While you're climbing the ladder of success, don't forget & leave your family behind. No job, money or power is worth losing your kids.

                      350.            Stop living in the PAST of regrets & heartaches. Look into the FUTURE. The great thing about the future is that, it always starts tomorrow.

                      351.            When driving, learn to buckle up as it may save you from injury or death. Remember, seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.

                      352.            You can comfort the grieving even when you say nothing. Just being there shows that you care. Train your heart to care & your hand to help.

                      353.            If someone hurt you in the past, let it go. When you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person to continuously hurt you.

                      354.            People often marry a person to get what they need, at an age when they don’t know what they need. So don’t rush into marriage.

                      355.            You can accomplish almost anything, if you are willing to work hard for it. It is ONLY in the dictionary that 'Success' comes before 'Work'.

                      356.            Remember that being kind is more important than being right. You should also keep your words soft & nice; as tomorrow you may have to eat them.

                      357.            Do you know that 'True Friends' can do anything or do absolutely nothing and still have the best time of their lives?

                      358.            Marriage is like a violin - after the music is over, the strings are still attached. So choose carefully & choose well.

                      359.            I have learnt that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks & that I CAN'T choose how I feel, but I CAN choose what I do about it.

                      360.            Maturity has more to do with your experiences & what you've learned from them & less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

                      361.            Don't get married to escape your parents, problems or unhappiness. If you're unhappy before marriage, then you will be unhappy after it too.

                      362.            Remember you are responsible for what you do, no matter how you feel. I believe that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

                      363.            Make time to take care of your spouse's needs. Don't forget that ALL marriages are happy, it's living together afterwards that's the problem!!

                      364.            Man is the master of the unspoken word, which if spoken - becomes the master of him. So choose what you say, rather than, say what you choose.

                      365.            Some start life's race wrong, but finish right; some start right but finish wrong & some are afraid to run at all. Which kind are you?

                      366.            Friendships matter. It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them & an entire life to forget them.

                      367.            Being rich is a state of mind. It doesn't matter how much money you have, if you don't enjoy life's small pleasures & friends you are a pauper.

                      368.            By quitting too early, you are the one who will kill your dream. Falling into water is not what drowns you; it's staying down there that does.

                      369.            No spouse is perfect. Cheating happens when you look for the missing 10%. Faithfulness happens when you are thankful for the 90% you do have.

                      370.            Life is not about where you studied or how smart you think you are. But Life is about who you love and who you hurt.

                      371.            be quick to listen, slow to speak & slow to anger. Staying calm is the best way to take the wind out of an angry person's sails.

                      372.            If you feel abused, hurt & rejected - don't get depressed, get help. Your past pain will make you a stronger & better person for the future.

                      373.            Life takes you through floods & fires; don't stay there - just pass through. A tea bag is good ONLY after it has gone through some hot water.

                      374.            Life isn't about how much money you have or what kind of car you drive. But Life is about using your life to touch or poison another's heart.

                      375.            No one is honored for amassing wealth, but they are honored for what they give to others. Are you going to be remembered as a taker or giver?.

                      376.            Life is not about your looks, your race or the colour of your skin. But Life is about keeping or betraying trust.

                      377.            It's crazy NOT to believe in love, because some ONE was unfaithful to you; & it's crazy to condemn all your friends, because ONE betrayed you.

                      378.            Selfish humans!! There's more happiness in giving than in receiving. You don't give until it hurts. It actually feels good to be a give.

                      379.            Love, like wine, gets better with age. Through years of intimacy, love grows deeper through the good times & bad. This kind of love will last.

                      380.            Consistency in life is a must for all leaders. It is inconsistent to say you believe as you should, when you behave as you shouldn't.

                      381.            Life's not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. STOP worrying NOW & enjoy the moment.

                      382.            Many are tired & burnt out with work. Turn off the phone (the world can survive some hours without you),turn off the TV. Then date your spouse.

                      383.            The greatest risk is, not taking one. If you stop taking chances, you will regret the things you did not do, more than the things you did.

                      384.            You don't have to approve of everything others do, but you can still accept them. Those who may deserve love the least, may need it the most.

                      385.            The word "miserable" comes from the root word "miser." The more selfish you are the more miserable you become. Are you a giver or a taker?.

                      386.            Using someone only for physical pleasure is selfish & low. A satisfying & guiltless sexual relationship comes from intimacy with your spouse.

                      387.            Some survived 9/11 as: One's alarm didn't ring; One missed his bus; One's car broke. Be grateful! Little irritations may be keeping you alive.

                      388.            A pat on the back is better than a kick in the back. Does your spouse get more praise or criticism? Do your kids get more strokes or pokes?.

                      389.            When learning stops, boredom begins. Remember, it is what you learn after you know it all - that really counts. Live & Learn it really works.

                      390.            Are you saying "I can't" more often than "I can"? Remember friend; sometimes you have to go out on a limb if you want to get the best fruit.

                      391.            You can't discover new oceans unless you've got the courage to lose sight of the shore. You have to believe that the best is yet to come.

                      392.            What is the difference between living together & getting married? It's one word called "Commitment." Are you Committed or just fooling around.

                      393.            In life it's not the things we DID that we often regret but the things we NEVER GOT TO DOING. So don't procrastinate any longer. Get going now.

                      394.            Don't allow yourself to be buried alive in your comfort zone. It's OK to use your comfort zone to rest in, but not to live in.

                      395.            The greatest people in our history like Mother Theresa, cheerfully served others. If you want to be great, learn to be the servant of all.

                      396.            Some, still allow people from the past to hurt them with a past memory. That is dump; as they cannot hurt you anymore, unless you let them.

                      397.            Live & Learn. We should learn from other people's mistakes, since there's simply not enough time for us to make all the mistakes ourselves.

                      398.            If you are bound by pornography, your obsession with lust will dull your mind & keep you from having a full life. Don't wait - get help now.

                      399.            You can't have the life you want, if you don't change the life you have. Smart people sometimes change their minds.

                      400.            We took holidays to escape work, now we take phones & laptops on holidays & escape our families. It's those "little foxes" that kill families.

                      401.            Don't get caught in the web of lying. One lie leads to another & then many others. It is ONLY the truth that will set you free & keep you free.

                      402.            If what you did yesterday, is still good enough for you - then you haven't done much today. The enemy of the best is, second best.

                      403.            Blind from birth Steve Morris decided to use his gift of hearing & impacted the world as Stevie Wonder. Stop grumbling & use what you do have.

                      404.            The door to the past is shut & the key thrown away. The future is not here yet. Tomorrow will be shaped by what you do today, so do it well.

                      405.            When correcting a child or a subordinate, make sure the punishment suits the crime. Don't use a bomb to kill a mosquito.

                      406.            Many people who failed did not know how close they were to success when they gave up. People don't actually fail, they just quit too easily.

                      407.            Life's pressures can produce positive results. So to triumph over trials, stop sighing and start singing.

                      408.            Can you imagine a pilot taking off in an airplane, not knowing how to land it? Yet, some 'fly' through life without thinking how to 'land'.

                      409.            Your biggest obstacles can become your biggest opportunities. The same stone that's an obstacle to one can be a stepping stone for another.

                      410.            Are you on over load & headed for a crash? Put some margin into your life. Margin is - keeping a little reserve that you're not using up.

                      411.            Don't forget that 'Big Shots' are just 'Little Shots' who kept on shooting.

                      412.            Life is water & your jobs, money & position in society are merely the cups. If you focus only on the cup, your quality of life will suffer.

                      413.            In your career your smooth talk may open a door or two, but the real test of your worth can be measured by the care you give to the job.

                      414.            During times of illness, an accident or unemployment use the time off to plan & prepare to reach a new horizon; it may be your great moment.

                      415.            Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy, to laugh, to be positive & to love others. Are you having fun yet?.

                      416.            Bitterness only consumes the vessel that contains it. Are you becoming BITTER or BETTER? The choice is yours.

                      417.            Do you know that "overnight success" usually takes about 10 years? "Overnight success" can be the longest night of your life.

                      418.            Bitter disappointments, painful suffering & shattering sorrow, if accepted in faith, will be a means of strengthening your character.

                      419.            Teach your kids to stay away from wrong attitudes & actions, but not to stay away from you. Rules without relationship, brings rebellion.

                      420.            Have 'margin' in your life. Margin, is having breath at the top of the stairs, money at the end of the month & sanity at the end of the week.

                      421.            "Those who walk with the wise grow wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." Great leaders are always surrounded with wise counsel.

                      422.            Our world would be better if we all tried to accept others unconditionally. Remember, love people & use things; NOT love things & use people.

                      423.            Impatience & anger kills good relationships that have been built over the years. That's why real love hangs in there and works through them.

                      424.            If you want to find out how proud you are, the easiest way is to ask yourself, "How much do I dislike it when other people snub me?".

                      425.            Pleasant words bring healing. How do people feel around you? Do they feel insignificant or uplifted? Do your words build up or tear down?.

                      426.            Is the giant you're facing real, or are you just letting the little stuff get to you?Life is NOT "all or nothing." Do the little things first.

                      427.            In boiling water - Carrots become weak; Eggs get hard & Coffee gives flavour & fragrance. In hard times are you a Carrot, Egg or Coffee Bean?.

                      428.            Looking back at 2010, don't moan with regret. Instead celebrate endings, as they definitely precede new beginnings for you & your loved ones.

                      429.            Be thankful that you are alive & breathing even though you don't have everything you want. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

                      430.            Don't frown even when things are not going too well, as you never know who is falling in love with your smile.

                      431.            In a conflict, time heals NOTHING. Delay - deepens resentment & causes hurts to fester & suspicion to grow. Act fast & resolve conflict ASAP.

                      432.            You can be sad that you don't have MORE money or you can be glad that it is better than having NO money. YOUR attitude determines YOUR day.

                      433.            The best use of Affluence is to share it. Before you add more dishes to your Christmas menu, think of one who has nothing to eat & feed him.

                      434.            This season look to the babe of Bethlehem for peace & contentment. If you receive the love of Christmas you get the greatest gift of all.

                      435.            True giving knows no restrictions. This Christmas give to those who even may not deserve it & time is far too short to keep score!!!!!!.

                      436.            To make most of life, don't worry about what life brings to us; but give attention to what we bring to life. Let us change, to make a change.

                      437.            Life is all about choices; you always choose how you react to situations or to people. Your choice determines the condition of your life.

                      438.            Please note, the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes their way.

                      439.            A good word is as easy to say as a bad one, so use words to build up instead of tear down. Gentle words may fall lightly but they carry weight.

                      440.            Don't worry too much about the people who act true to your face, but take note of those who remain true behind your back.

                      441.            Life is short, so stop talking about what you want to do & just do it. Benjamin Franklin said Well done is better than well said.

                      442.            If an egg is broken by an outside force, life ends. But if it breaks from within, life begins. Remember, great things always begin from within.

                      443.            When you are provoked, don't be overtaken by anger. Remember, the one who angers you, surely controls you..

                      444.            If you want to be relevant for today, learn to be open-minded. Some minds are like concrete: thoroughly mixed up & permanently set.

                      445.            Value the time with your kids. It takes a short time for a CHILD who is afraid of the dark, to become a TEEN who wants to stay out all night.

                      446.            Today, you can complain about the rain or you can be thankful that your garden is getting watered for free. YOUR attitude determines YOUR day.

                      447.            Do care about others, but you can't say YES to everybody. Sometimes saying NO to others will mean saying YES to your family & responsibilities.

                      448.            A dying man said, ""I've had a lot of trouble in my life & most of it never happened!"" It is not work that kills people, it is worry.

                      449.            No person has ever slept his way to success. Many people want the greener grass, but they don't want to pay the higher water bill to get it.

                      450.            The colour of your skin is not what matters, but what really matters is the substance of your character.

                      451.            At work, do you make a difference or do you just make a buck? At the end of your life will your 'life?s work' have made a difference or not?

                      452.            An old Cherokee quote 'When you were born, you cried & the world rejoiced.?Live your life so that when you die,?the world cries & you rejoice'.

                      453.            Be financially prudent & not flippant. C.E. Hoover said, 'A budget is telling your money where to go, rather than wondering where it went.'

                      454.            The people who talk to you about other people; will surely talk to other people about you. If they gossip to you, they WILL gossip about you.

                      455.            A GOSSIP is one who shares information when they're neither part of the problem nor part of the solution & don't need to be talking about it.

                      456.            If you are always critical & judgemental of others, stop & check yourself. You could have a major PRIDE problem. Pride destroys relationships.

                      457.            Someone said 'When I first married my wife brought my slippers & the dog barked; now my dog brings my slippers & my...' Maintain your marriage.

                      458.            Are you a loner? A Zambian proverb says, 'When you run alone, you run fast. But when you run together, you run far.' It is 'Better Together'

                      459.            85% of what you do anyone can do. 10% of what you do most can do. But 5% of what you do only YOU can do & that's what you'll be remembered for.

                      460.            Marilyn Monroe before her suicide at age 36 said, 'I belonged to the world - because I never really belonged to anyone' Isolation is insane.

                      461.            'Love' is the hardest work I know of, work from which you are never entitled to take a vacation. So, pace yourself & do enjoy the ride.

                      462.            Most people actually get married more for what they can get than for what they can give. When both are taking more than giving, no one's happy.

                      463.            If you act romantic you will begin to feel romantic. It's easier to act your way into a feeling, than it is to feel your way into an action.

                      464.            A marriage is either growing or drifting, it doesn't stand still. To revive your marriage, do the things you did when you first fell in love.

                      465.            Trustworthy are the wounds from a friend. Like a doctor sometimes must cut you to heal & save your life, true friends must confront & correct.

                      466.            You can tell how strong a man is, by how much it takes to make him upset & lose his temper. The more you grow up, the less you blow up.

                      467.            Value for money is not as important as value for your time. Life is made up of time. When time runs out, life runs out. So, invest wisely.

                      468.            Don't lower your character for temporal gain. Dwight Eisenhower said, 'A people that values its privileges above its principles - loses both

                      469.            Everyone wants to succeed & some are even willing to work for it!!! There is no substitute for WORK. Make sure your WORK is working for you.

                      470.            If you pay attention to your garden, your kids or your marriage, it will grow. So stop giving stuff & try giving more attention, it does work

                      471.            Don't get ripped off by working long hours just for money & losing your family. Beware, OVERTIME pays more because of what you're missing

                      472.            Truth goes better with Tact. Tactfulness is thinking before you speak & knowing that the way you say something matters as much as what you say

                      473.            When you disagree with another person, learn to be courteous & respectful. You will make this world a better place for others & for you too

                      474.            You can complain because you have to work or you can rejoice because you have a job. What today will be like for the most part, is up to you.

                      475.            Respect is a virtue. We show respect by the way we talk about someone when they are not around. Gossiping destroys relationships

                      476.            A wise man said, 'Do what you love & you'll never work a day in your life.' Discover what you do well & enjoy doing it.

                      477.            We are often known for what we are against rather than by what we are for; let us tell the world that we are for peace, joy & happiness.

                      478.            Make your mistakes, stepping stone for your success. Henry Ford said, 'Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, more intelligently

                      479.            Today you can cry because roses have thorns or you can celebrate that thorns have roses. What today will be like is mostly up to you

                      480.            The true flavour of a Tea Bag comes out ONLY when it goes through hot water. What flavour do you give out when you face trials & tough times?

                      481.            Teenagers don't really do what you tell them to do, but they do what you do & live how you live. Are you a role model worth following?

                      482.            Teenagers don't really do what you tell them to do, but they do what you do & live how you live. Are you a role model worth following?

                      483.            If you win ALL your arguments, you could lose ALL your friends. So, learn to RESOLVE your conflicts, rather than DISSOLVE your relationships

                      484.            Don't downplay your kids' imagination & creativity - support it. In fact, their imagination might help them succeed more than mere information

                      485.            This National Day let's work towards being a united & caring nation. Mahatma Gandhi said, 'Be the change you want to see in the world

                      486.            Covet friendships give a thousand chances for an enemy to become a friend, but don't give a single chance for a friend to become an enemy

                      487.            You can gripe over all that your parents didn't give you or you can be grateful that you were not an orphan. YOUR attitude determines YOUR day

                      488.            The colour of your skin is not what matters, but what really matters is the substance of your character

                      489.            Learn to master your moods & understands that, the results of anger are nearly always worse than the cause of it

                      490.            Don't be stuck in a career or job & just survive. Rick Warren says, "Don't stay where you're tolerated - go where you're celebrated.

                      491.            A fool said 'I told you on our wedding that I love you. If I change my mind I'll let you know.' Your wife needs to HEAR that you love her.

                      492.            As you spend much of your life at work - be happy at work. But if you're not, either change your job or change your attitude towards your job.

                      493.            Keep the GIVING spirit of Christmas in your words, thoughts, deeds & purchases. If everyone did it, how different this whole world would be.

                      494.            A GOSSIP betrays a confidence & wants to get cheap attention at the cost of another; but a trustworthy man of integrity knows to keep a secret.

                      495.            Never ever give something with a catch. Manipulation is the surest way of destroying a relationship. Give without expecting anything in return.

                      496.            Positive thinking looks for the best results from the worst situations. A glass may be half full or half empty; it all depends on your outlook.

                      497.            Love is an issue of the WILL, as it is of the EMOTION. Without the WILL marriage is a mockery; without EMOTION it is drudgery. You need both.

                      498.            If you can't find anything to laugh about, laugh at yourself. If you can't laugh at yourself, you must be pretty insecure. It's time to laugh!

                      499.            Sir Winston Churchill, known as the speaker of the century, grew up with a speech impediment. You can't succeed without discipline & hard work.

                      500.            The truth can be painful, but even if it hurts - face it & be free from guilt that you will face for life. The truth sets you free indeed.

                      501.            It's better to face danger one time than to live in fear your whole life. Your fear will keep chasing you as long as you keep running from it.

                      502.            Is your house a home? Does it have fun, laughter & love? Is it where your family loves to hang out? Or, are they hanging out somewhere else?

                      503.            General MacArthur said: I hope my son will remember me not for my victories on the battlefield but for my leadership & example in the home.

                      504.            The 'busy' radioman on the Titanic got an iceburg warning two hours before the ship sank. Get your priorities right, as it may be life saving.

                      505.            In the old days - A chip was a fried potato; Hardware meant nuts & bolts & Software was not even a word. Please adjust to your world & move on.

                      506.            For an axe to be effective it must be sharp. Stay 'sharp' in life by caring for others, as selfishness will make your life very 'dull'.

                      507.            Don't go by FEELINGS, but choose your path in life & go for it. You may have to 'fake it until you make it' as feelings do follow action

                      508.            Don't complain about life, do something about it. Eleanor Roosevelt said, 'It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

                      509.            Stop being just busy. Focus your energies by forgetting the past & looking ahead. Just because you're active doesn't mean you're productive.

                      510.            Many people are dying on the vine for lack of encouragement. Encouragement brings emotional healing & restores hope. Encourage someone today.

                      511.            Some don't climb the ladder of success due to the fear of falling. An unknown author said 'Success happens when preparation meets opportunity'.

                      512.            A wise man said, 'Hard work exposes character. Some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, while most don't even turn up at all'.

                      513.            If you want to be happy in marriage, simply learn what makes your spouse happy. Someone said, 'If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy'.

                      514.            There's a big difference between, 'I've failed a few times' & 'I'm a failure.' You're never a failure until you're satisfied with being one.

                      515.            Sometimes at the top of the ladder of success, there's nothing. There is no satisfaction like, when you give to someone who can't pay you back.

                      516.            Dear parent, are you walking what you are talking? Remember your children will always follow your example much more than your advice.

                      517.            If you really LOVE someone, words without action are useless & empty. TRUE LOVE, is not in a mouth that is full - but in an overflowing heart.

                      518.            If you really LOVE someone, words without action are useless & empty. TRUE LOVE, is not in a mouth that is full - but in an overflowing heart.

                      519.            Creepy crawly things hide in the darkness, so do LIES. They lurk in dark & secret places, but TRUTH always brings you light & sets you free.

                      520.            It takes wood to keep a fire burning, so it is with conflict. If there is no gossip, the conflict will not be fuelled & will definitely cease.

                      521.            Give your attention equally as much as you can. If not, the noisiest ones get it all. Beware, it is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.

                      522.            You have to pay a price to have significance in your life. Things obtained for free usually don't have lasting value.

                      523.            Character is shaped in difficulty so don't run from hardship. Standing firm during the storms of life is what will make you 'Rock Solid'.

                      524.            Beware!!! The thoughts you think you have successfully hidden in your heart, usually will find an escape through the gate of your mouth.

                      525.            There is no such thing as FREE love; the COST can be - unwanted circumctances, emotional loss & the end of a great life long friendship.

                      526.            Many make sacrifices for themselves, so that they can be better. But a Hero sacrifices for others. Make your life count by being a true Hero.

                      527.            Knowing the truth & practising it, makes you wise. Knowing the truth & NOT practising it, makes you a bigger fool than not knowing at all.

                      528.            Children are all different. What thrills one bothers another. Parent; resist the urge to label before you study the uniqueness of your child.

                      529.            BEWARE!! Pornography will make you have unrealistic & unnatural expectations that will ruin your marriage. Remember 'garbage in - garbage out'

                      530.            A wise leader does NOT listen to lies. If he rules by lies he will find himself surrounded by wicked aides. What kind of aides do you have?.

                      531.            Pride leads you to Destruction, while Humility leads you to lasting Honour. To check what you are, take an honest look at how others see you.

                      532.            Dad, if you don't raise your son someone else will do it for sure & usually it is not the right person. Spend more time than money on your son.

                      533.            As you have 2 ears & 1 mouth, be slow to speak & quick to listen. You should probably do at least twice as much listening as you do speaking

                      534.            When you cheat you make yourself cheap. The best test of your character & integrity is what you do, if you knew you would never get caught.

                      535.            WINNERS actually do sweat the small stuff; because they know that getting the DETAILS right makes the difference between success & failure.

                      536.            A hypocrite is one who's not himself in church. A pretty face can't hide an ugly heart for long. So learn to walk your walk & talk your talk-

                      537.            Only fools don't receive correction easily, the wise receive counsel readily. Are you foolish or wise in the way that you receive correction?

                      538.            Don't get swindled by smooth talkers. Be careful of the person with honey on their lips, because not everything that looks good - tastes good.

                      539.            Dear Father, your son needs your love & attention more than he needs your money. It's better to make secure boys, than to repair insecure men.

                      540.            Learn to be generous to those in need. Remember, you make a LIVING by what you GET - but you make a LIFE by what you GIVE

                      541.            If you want to move from success to significance, you must be a blessing to others. Then you will leave a legacy behind that will outlive you

                      542.            If you want to be happy - Learn to forgive; Learn to relax; Learn the joy of sharing and Expect less from others. Choose to be happy today.

                      543.            Life will shovel dirt on you. The secret is to shake it off & take a step up.Make every bad situation a stepping stone to a successful future.

                      544.            Don't dwell on or act on passing wrong thoughts. Your character is shaped by what your mind takes in - so don't become a waste paper basket.

                      545.            Someone said "Just one little sin what harm can it do? But give it free reign, & soon there are two." Remember - No one became wicked at once.

                      546.            Don't let anyone blackmail you. Always be open, honest, willing to accept your mistakes & apologize without ever being a slave of others.

                      547.            Sir Winston Churchill, known as the speaker of the century, grew up with a speech impediment. You can't succeed without discipline & hard work.

                      548.            Lots of money is spent on cosmetic beauty. But real beauty comes by touching the needy, being a friend & by being selfless. Are you a beauty?

                      549.            Any opportunity should never be considered too small or too insignificant. Little things become great things when done with a correct motive.

                      550.            The truth can be painful, but even if it hurts - face it & be free from guilt that you will face for life. The truth sets you free indeed.

                      551.            In life - your candles of Faith, Peace & Love may blow out. Never give up as long as you have the candle of Hope - it can relight the others

                      552.            These are the days when husband & wife bring in two incomes - but there is more divorce; Fancily built Houses - but broken down Homes.

                      553.            Never think too highly of yourself. Pride always goes before a fall. An egotist is one who is always letting off 'esteem'.

                      554.            Two places you can't avoid are the lavatory & cemetery!!! You can run, but you can't hide from death. Have you planned for life after death?.

                      555.            Worry makes you run from something that isn't even chasing you. Besides worry only gives you wrinkles, which is something else to worry about.

                      556.            Sir Winston Churchill, known as the speaker of the century, grew up with a speech impediment. You can't succeed without discipline & hard work.

                      557.            Your thought life will determine your character. Your brain is like a computer; 'garbage in - garbage out.' What dominates your thinking?

                      558.            The paradox of children: You spend the first 2 years teaching them? to walk & talk. Then you spend 16 years telling them to? sit down & shut up.

                      559.            Have you noticed that children? seldom misquote you? In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you? shouldn't have said.

                      560.            Always aid widows who face life alone & be available for them. Have you trained your heart to give sympathy & your hand to give help?

                      561.            You can often tell more about a person by what they say about others, than by what others say about them.

                      562.            You can be sad that you don't have MORE money or you can be glad that it is better than having NO money. YOUR attitude determines YOUR day.

                      563.            Henry Ward Beecher said, "Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page.

                      564.            Although you can't turn the clock back & make 'a brand new start.' You surely can start afresh right now in 2011 & make 'a brand new ending'.

                      565.            It's a New Year. The OLD has passed & the NEW has arrived. You can be victorious in 2011. Remember, you will NEVER win - if you NEVER begin.

                      566.            Last year's fiasco will make you begin this year smarter. Your gloomiest night is often the bridge to your dazzling future.

                      567.            Be persistent & don't get discouraged easily. You can always tell how big a person is, by what it takes to discourage him.

                      568.            I believe that HONESTY is not the 'best,' but the ONLY policy. If you are suffering from TRUTH decay, please brush up on INTEGRITY.

                      569.            Procrastination kills the present & overloads the future. Abraham Lincoln said, ""Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today".

                      570.            Wealth without Compassion is empty & lonely. Remember, money can buy a nice dog, but only kindness can make his tail wag.

                      571.            You can grumble about your health or you can rejoice that you are alive & well. What today will be like, is mostly up to you.

                      572.            Don't wait for OPPORTUNITY to knock loudly; instead, listen to the sound of OPPORTUNITY when it is just a tap & jump at it before others do.

                      573.            Your words can blow up bridges or heal hearts; it all depends on how you use them. You can use words as a weapon to hurt or a tool to help.

                      574.            Learn to always be yourself, as "the people that matter, don't mind"" & ""the people who mind, don't matte.

                      575.            Times change, get used to it. In about 40 years we'll have thousands of old running around with tattoos & RAP music will be the Golden Oldies.

                      576.            Be controlled by your conscience & what is right. Not by what you can get away with. A mature man disciplines himself so others don't have to.

                      577.            Hammering rocks is much easier than precisely cutting & polishing diamonds. It takes a big heart & mind to recognize & love people as they are.

                      578.            To live happily with your spouse, DON'T resort to a PAYBACK or REVENGE mentality. Instead treat them, as you would want them to treat you.

                      579.            True friendship is not based on what a friend does for you, but on what he means to you, even if you disagree with him.

                      580.            Some have a good reputation, but not a good character. They give in public, but cheat & steal in private. Don't let hypocrisy ruin your life.

                      581.            Children don't really care about your speeches; they are looking for role models. Is your character worth copying?.

                      582.            Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but by how we react to what happens to us. So, let's change.

                      583.            Happy people don't need a reason to be happy, it is a choice they have made. Happiness is not your MOOD; it's your MODE of daily operation.

                      584.            You got to learn from the mistakes that others have made & paid for, as you don't have time in life to make those same mistakes yourself.

                      585.            WORRY will make you open your umbrella even before it rains & may make you look foolish. If you don't bury your worries, they will bury you.

                      586.            Marriage should be a harmonious duet & not a destructive duel where you rip each other apart. Your spouse doesn't compete, but completes you.

                      587.            You can grumble because you have to do housework or you can be thankful for your house. YOU get to choose what kind of day YOU will have.

                      588.            There is only one YOU, so be yourself. Dogs can't fly & fish can't climb trees. Simply do what you were created to do naturally & be happy.

                      589.            Real friends say what's true even if it hurts because they care for you. They'll never get in your way unless you're going down the wrong road.

                      590.            WORRY doesn't take away tomorrow's problems; it just messes up your today. To win over WORRY - make up your mind & live one day at a time.

                      591.            Genuine friends stab you in the front because they want to save you from problems & pain. Truth that is hushed up will become poisonous.

                      592.            Anyone who believes that money makes you happy doesn't have money. Most weatlhy people would say, 'Happiness is not in things - it's in us.'

                      593.            Adultery is taking something that doesn't belong to you & abusing it. In a marriage, drink water from your own well or don't drink at all.

                      594.            The problem with arrogance & pride is that it's self-deceiving. Evertbody else can see it in us, but we can't. A proud attitude leads to ruin.

                      595.            A gossip is a gutless person, who talks negatively about another person, when that person is not present. Are you a GOSSIP?-.

                      596.            If you just look for HAPPINESS, it may evade you. But if you focus on the needs of those who can't repay you, happiness WILL surely find you-.

                      597.            In a conflict - before blaming the other person, first check yourself. PRIDE cares about WHO is right, but HUMILITY cares about WHAT is right.

                      598.            Children copy & repeat what they see & hear from their parents. Don't try to be a hypocrite, as who you are will always outdo what you say.

                      599.            Learn to adjust your theories according to facts & not fables. If beauty is only skin deep, remember that ugly goes right down to the bone!.

                      600.            Today, you can mourn your lack of friends, or you can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships & rekindle old ones

                      601.            Although death may be collective, life is not. Why? Because everyone dies for sure, but not everyone really lives. Start living life today.

                      602.            Secret sin brings emotional sickness & pain. Emotional healing starts by being honest with other people about what's going on in your life.

                      603.            What you are committed to, determines your future & shapes your life. If you're not committed to anything, other people are shaping your life

                      604.            In life, if you look hard enough you can always find something to laugh about. Don't let anyone or anything steal your joy & sense of humour

                      605.            Are you being fake or real Mr Macho man? By admitting your mistakes, you build community, intimacy & relationships faster than any other way

                      606.            Light that's spread out is ineffective, but focused light as a laser can even cut steel. Don't spread yourselves too thin & become useless

                      607.            When was the last time you appreciated your spouse, kids or mates? Everytime you appreciate somebody, you raise their value to you & to others

                      608.            Man's pride will bring him low, as it's easy to fool one who thinks that he's clever. Pride will blind you to pitfalls and your own faults

                      609.            Never hesitate or think twice to do what is correct. Martin Luther King Jr. said, 'The time is always right, to do what is right

                      610.            Some think you've married the wrong person & need a change. You are dead wrong. You don't need a new mate; what you need is a new attitude

                      611.            You can complain that you have to go to school or you can be grateful that you can have an education. YOUR happiness can be YOUR choice

                      612.            Friendship is a two-way street & the truth cuts both ways. Be willing to listen when a friend cares enough to confront you about wrong doing

                      613.            If a bow is always bent, it will eventually break. But if it's slackened periodically it will last. That's why you MUST take time to rest

                      614.            Following the path of least resistance makes rivers and people lose their way. Avoiding confrontation means failing to restore harmony

                      615.            YOU ARE UNIQUE. Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special

                      616.            When you begin to feel a bit proud & arrogant, please note that 'first comes pride & then the crash.' The bigger the ego, the harder the fall

                      617.            A Greek philosopher said, when a son behaves wrongly, it's the father who should be punished, as he failed to do his job. How do you rate?.

                      618.            'Real Love' is helping someone, who can never return the favour

                      619.            In life you have limited time to get the most important things done. There is no point Counting Time; it is more important to Make Time Count

                      620.            The best statement you can make sometimes, is your silence. It is also a hard argument to beat. The wise, normally say more by talking less

                      621.            You can sing/dance without feeling, but feelings do follow actions. So choose your course of action & let feelings follow you. Not vice versa.

                      622.            At the Cricket World Cup thousands of people who badly need exercise, sit & watch 22 people who badly need rest. Is it time to hit the Gym???

                      623.            In a world where 1 person contemplates committing suicide every 90 seconds - your smile, good word or compliment may save a life from disaster.

                      624.            Dear Dad, the most valuable gift you can give your son is your time. When he gets your time he gets you, which is what he really wants

                      625.            The unsung heroes of this world are Mothers. They birth a life, love & train it to reach its full potential no matter what the cost is

                      626.            Have you taken your mom for granted? Give mom a hug & don't regret it when she is no more. No one has done for you what your mother has done

                      627.            A mother going through childbirth knows that pain brings tremendous gain when the baby is born. Pain makes some break & some break records

                      628.            Try to live in peace no matter what pressure, problem or stress you're facing. If you want to 'die in peace' you first have to 'live in peace'

                      629.            In life, even if you start off badly, you can finish well. Henry Ford said, 'Mistakes are simply the opportunity to start again, knowing more'

                      630.            There are no fairytale marriages. Ladies, if you are waiting for a Prince on a white horse, you will have to clean up after the horse too

                      631.            What others think about you is Reputation. Who you are, is Character. Take care of your Character & your Reputation will take care of itself

                      632.            Don't let others rob you of who you are. Be you. Know yourself, so you can be yourself. You don't have to be, what others want you to be

                      633.            Don't let others rob you of who you are. Be you. Know yourself, so you can be yourself. You don't have to be, what others want you to be.

                      634.            You may not be an Olympian, but you can still go for the Gold in your life. Do you have a dream that drives you toward reaching your Goal?.

                      635.            One without good friends is impoverished. A true friend is worth their weight in gold. Good friends are the only family you get to choose.

                      636.            Be smart & talk because you have 'something to say.' Don't be foolish & talk because you always have to 'say something'.

                      637.            BEWARE!! Pornography will make you have unrealistic & unnatural expectations that will ruin your marriage. Remember 'garbage in - garbage out'.

                      638.            Learn to love & cherish the times you spend together as a couple. A woman who talks continually is rarely heard by her husband or vice versa.

                      639.            Obedient children are the pride of their parents. But a parent who doesn't discipline & lets the child rule, will be embarrassed by that child.

                      640.            In a world of sorrow & pain, LAUGHTER is a great stress reliever. Re-telling a good joke over & over, is better than gossiping a new topic.

                      641.            The web of lies is easy to spin. But after sometime the problem is that we often find ourselves also caught in our own web of untruths.

                      642.            Ageing alone is not maturing. Older is not necessarily wiser, otherwise the saying 'that old fool' would not still be appropriate.

                      643.            We want others to change so that our world would change. if we start to change ourselves first, our world would instantly start to change too.

                      644.            Some have a narrow outlook & a broad criticism of life. Unfortunately most closed-minded people don't come with a closed mouth!!

                      645.            What jetsetters call life in the fast lane may be life in oncoming traffic. Be careful by trying to be too 'cool' you may get into 'hot' water.

                      646.            Are you a person of integrity? The choices you make today make what you are tomorrow. So let integrity rule you, don't take corrupt short cuts

                      647.            Being harsh may win the battle, but will lose the war. Mother Theresa said 'Kind words can be short & easy but their echoes are truly endless'

                      648.            Think before you lose your patience. Things can be repaired but hurt feelings often can't. Don't forget, forgiveness is greater than revenge.

                      649.            At first we say it is a thrill that has no control over us. Bad habits are like a comfortable bed: easy to get into but hard to get out of.

                      650.            Parents spend the first 2 years teaching kids to walk & talk; the next 18 years they are taught to sit down & shut up. Treat kids with dignity.

                      651.            Despair, misery & rejection are not a cause for suicide. After you do it, you'll give anything to have your life back; but it will be too late.

                      652.            Before a drug overdose at age 36 Marilyn Monroe said 'I belonged to the world because I never really belonged to anyone' Do you have a friend?

                      653.            Silence can bring you wisdom & true friends. Philosopher Publius said, 'I have often been sorry for my speech, but never sorry for my silence.

                      654.            Some don't even try, when they have an opportunity to succeed. To do nothing for fear of making a mistake may be the biggest mistake of all.

                      655.            To have knowledge & NOT act on it - is Foolishness. But to have knowledge & act on it - is Wisdom. Be Wise!! Use your knowledge practically.

                      656.            Many people fail to realize that their future is often shaped by whom they associate with. Show me your friends & I'll tell you your future.

                      657.            A man shouldn't be measured by the extent of his wealth, education or looks. But he must definitely be measured by the extent of his character.

                      658.            Use words to build up & not break down. Just as good tea is poured through a strainer, your words should be strained through kindness.

                      659.            A stunning flirtatious woman may capture a man's eye. But a gentle & virtuous woman with inner beauty will capture his heart.

                      660.            Bugs are drawn to light & eventually the heat kills them. Is what you are drawn to going to destroy your life or enhance it? Choose carefully.

                      661.            Having goals sets the course for life. If you aren't happy with where you are going, revisiting your original goals can help you find your way.

                      662.            A successful marriage needs a lifestyle of loving. Blended hearts are called a relationship - blended lives are called a marriage.

                      663.            Everyone can't be the best at everything. But everyone one doing their best at everything, is the desired result of true competition.

                      664.            If you don't like the present recording of your life, stop rehearsing the past & re write the script, so that it will re shape your future.

                      665.            Compromise is more than the meeting of different ideas, it is the agreement that differing ideas don't have to compete.

                      666.            Your age can either define you or deface you. Don't worry too much about how you look, rather do worry about who you really are.

                      667.            Relationships are the most valuable possessions in life. Relationships last when they are based on commitment & not mere feelings.

                      668.            Don't rebel against rules, as most of them do protect you. Remember, treaties are written in times of peace - to protect us in times of war.

                      669.            Take a break from the regular rat race & take the time to be nice to others. You my friend, will be surprised by the kindness others show you.

                      670.            Self-pity comes from self-centeredness. If you want to change how you feel about yourself, just centre your attention on others & their needs.

                      671.            To err is human, so get back up. Nelson Mandela said "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.

                      672.            When you have something to say keep it short & sweet & you will have more friends. A dog has many friends as it wags its tail & not its tongue.

                      673.            Remember men "If your wife's happy, you're happy. "In other words, 'a happy wife means a happy life' Do what it takes today, to make it better.

                      674.            Depression hurts & the pain is very real. Don't let mental distress rob you of the joy of living, please find the courage to seek for help now.

                      675.            Don't LIVE a monotonous, uneventful & dull life, because you might find yourself bored to DEATH!.

                      676.            Don't be jealous of what others have. Greener grass in your neighbour's garden might just mean his grass is planted on top of the cesspit!!!.

                      677.            Are you stuck in your views & ways? Success in life is often linked to flexibility. Learn how to change with the times & get unstuck!!!

                      678.            If you're one that compares yourself to find self-worth - start out thinking of yourself as the best, then you will never be the worst!!

                      679.            Thankfulness is one of the best prescriptions for a happy life. Living with an attitude of gratitude is one of the ways to avoid depression.

                      680.            Husbands are often more affected by the lack of words their wives speak, than by all the nagging in the world.

                      681.            A hurting foot is a result of a cutting shoe; a hurting heart is a result of a cutting relationship. I hope you are a soother & not a cutter.

                      682.            Your point of view will become your reality. If you don't like your current reality, it is high time you changed your point of view.

                      683.            Driving at 150 mph on the most scenic road is useless. Slow down & enjoy the beauty & serenity. There is more to life than just work-work-work.

                      684.            Bitterness is an internal cancer that devours your soul. Let go of past hurts & become better, rather than bitter & enjoy a cancer free life.

                      685.            If people were more patient this world would be a better place to live in. Unfortunately, patience is a virtue that most people can't wait for.

                      686.            Are you tired of carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Try partnering with others; teamwork makes everyone's load lighter.

                      687.            The root cause of anger is frustration; take steps to deal with frustrating circumstances before they reach the point of erupting into rage.

                      688.            Reba McEntire said 'To succeed you need 3 things: a wishbone, a backbone & a funnybone' Dream, be upfront & don't take yourself too seriously.

                      689.            Napoleon said 'The future greatness of the child is the work of the mother' Mom thanks for selflessly & sacrificially loving us. We salute you.

                      690.            Are you uptight about being a bit late or getting stuck in traffic? Get a grip of yourself. Don't fight against life, start flowing with it.

                      691.            People like to be around positive people as there's enough bad news in the world. You can either light a candle or just curse the darkness.

                      692.            Don't worry too much about the people who act true to your face, but take note of those who remain true behind your back.

                      693.            Don't always wait for the perfect opportunity to come to you. It's not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.

                      694.            The colour of your skin is not what matters, but what really matters is the substance of your character.

                      695.            Are you a loner? A Zambian proverb says, 'When you run alone, you run fast. But when you run together, you run far.' It is 'Better Together'.

                      696.            Respect is a virtue. We show respect by the way we talk about someone when they are not around. Gossiping destroys relationships.

                      697.            The truth can be painful, but even if it hurts - face it & be free from guilt that you will face for life. The truth sets you free indeed.

                      698.            'Real Love' is helping someone, who can never return the favour.

                      699.            WINNERS actually do sweat the small stuff; because they know that getting the DETAILS right makes the difference between success & failure.

                      700.            Be smart & talk because you have 'something to say.' Don't be foolish & talk because you always have to 'say something'.

                      701.            You have to pay a price to have significance in your life. Things obtained for free usually don't have lasting value.

                      702.            A wife said, 'My hubby wants me to be perfect, but to understand why he is not.' Don't be selfish. In 'wedding' the 'we' comes before the 'I'.

                      703.            Everyone has problems, but the ones who handle them succeed. Things turn out best for people, who make the best of the way things turn out.

                      704.            All storms do pass, so when the storms of life are raging - don't jump ship. Tough times need tough measures & tough people to win over them.

                      705.            A tombstone read, 'Beneath this stone lies Mrs. Young, who on the 24th of May began to hold her tongue.' Hope you don't wait that long.

                      706.            In life's journey don't pull over & park feeling that enough is enough. The problem with doing nothing is, you never know when you're finished.

                      707.            Failing is not failure. Everyone fails at times. True failure comes when you stop trying. Remember a quitter never wins & a winner never quits.

                      708.            Mickey Mantle's father played with him daily after work. Mickey went onto become a baseball great. Dad nothing can influence your son like you.

                      709.            In marriage some spouses go from: hard-to-get, to hard-to-handle, to hard-to-take. Don't be in a hurry; take time so the facades can fall off.

                      710.            You are - the choices you make daily. Always do the right thing no matter the cost or risk. When your character is tweaked, your success peaks.

                      711.            True friends are discovered only during inconvenient & hard times. 'There is no greater love than when someone gives his life for his friend'.

                      712.            Though your past may have been good, your future can be better. If you have more memories than dreams, you've lost your passion for living.

                      713.            Most people don't aim too high & miss, instead they aim too low & hit. Donald Trump said, 'You have to think anyway, so why not think big'.

                      714.            It's better to be blind & see with your heart than to have 2 good eyes & not see yourself as you are. True blindness is when you refuse to see.

                      715.            Changing your spouse won't solve your marital problems. You must change first. No smart preparation of bad eggs ever made a good omelets.

                      716.            Men - to cry or show emotions is NOT weak. Bottling up emotions is not macho at all. One day it will explode in anger & hurt those around you.

                      717.            Walking alone makes life dark & dreary. But the light of friendship makes even the darkest path of the unknown future brighter. Friends matter.

                      718.            When you have Drive & Discipline you'll see problems as opportunities & not obstacles. The road to success is always under construction.

                      719.            Watch your tongue!!! The less you talk, the less chances of hurting others. Be known for the quality of your words, rather than the quantity.

                      720.            Don't despise those who are different to you or don't do it your way. if so, you would be bored. Enjoy the variety, as it's the spice of life.

                      721.            Coach Vince Lombardi said, 'The difference between a successful person & others is not a lack of strength or knowledge, but a lack of will'.

                      722.            To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. You can't live without taking risks; it is a part of life.

                      723.            Self-centeredness destroys the bliss of most marriages because it focuses on 'self' rather than the two that were joined with the words 'I do'.

                      724.            Who you are is sometimes hidden by what others think. Don't let others hinder you from becoming you. Success & satisfaction is an 'inside job'.

                      725.            To make your dreams come true, live by 3 rules: 1) Start right now 2) Do your very best 3) There are no exceptions to the first 2 rules!!.

                      726.            Former world record holder in the mile run Jim Ryan said 'Dreams are what get you started, but discipline is what keeps you going all the way'.

                      727.            Dad you must influence your son, build his confidence & character. NO ONE can love & teach him to be a real man like you can. SO don't blow it.

                      728.            If that small 2-ounce piece of flesh in your mouth is not controlled, it can destroy your relationships. Don't let your tongue cut your throat.

                      729.            You can't get clean water from a dirty cup. Clean words also can only come from a pure heart. Just don't be blind to your own character flaws.

                      730.            To succeed at work - you have to work, there's no substitute!! It's impossible to climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.

                      731.            Failing isn't fatal. Failure is not failing to reach your dreams. Failure is not having a dream. You are never a failure until you give up

                      732.            Are you a stingy miser? Giving to someone in dire need, especially when it is done in secret brings in a satisfaction that money can't buy.

                      733.            Although your parents didn't plan for you, you're not an accident. There may be illegitimate parents but there are no illegitimate children

                      734.            Infidelity is self-destructive & exposes your insecurity. Seeking fulfillment outside your marriage makes your family pay for your betrayal.

                      735.            If you're contemplating Divorce-DON'T. Think of the innocent kids & consequences. Work hard to turn your short-term pain into long-term gain.

                      736.            Set your goals & make a plan to reach them. Live life on purpose instead of by chance. Plan your work-then work your plan to reach your goals.

                      737.            The same heat that melts butter also hardens clay; the difference is in the response. Learn to respond well to the heat of tough times.

                      738.            The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose it is to hold too tightly; the best way to keep it is to give it wings.

                      739.            The smallest & toughest muscle in your body is the tongue. It can sing a baby to sleep or assassinate an adult's character. Use it wisely.

                      740.            To succeed in life use your creativity, talents, try out new things & take some risks. The biggest risk in life is - not taking one.

                      741.            If you're cheating on your spouse, you're an unfaithful adulterer. Infidelity will hurt your family. STOP, & get help before it's too late.

                      742.            Oliver Wendell Homes said 'Most people die with their music still in them' Don't die before you live out your dreams & express your creativity.

                      743.            Don't rush into marriage. Someone said, 'Marriage is like getting a phone call at midnight: first you get a ring - then you wake up!!!!'.

                      744.            People who are hurting inside usually hurt others. Almost all anger is caused by some type of pain. Remember, 'Hurt people, hurt people'.

                      745.            Never walk away from someone who deserves help. You will be forfeiting a chance to be significant, especially if they can't pay you back.

                      746.            Can you build a fire in your lap & not burn your pants? Likewise when you are unfaithful in your marriage you'll pay for it. IT'S NOT WORTH IT.

                      747.            Always being in a hurry & working non-stop with no sleep doesn't make you a success. Your future also depends on your dreams - so go to sleep!.

                      748.            Listen carefully to what your father tells you & never forget what you learned on your mother's knee. Only fools reject wisdom & discipline.

                      749.            Failure is not setting a goal and missing it. Failure is not having a goal. Failure is not falling down. Failure is refusing to get back up.

                      750.            Don't get swayed by what others are doing, find your own niche. The grass may look greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed.

                      751.            People usually accept your own estimate of yourself. They give you the same worth you give yourself. So don't sell yourself short.

                      752.            Always stick to the point. Someone said 'A great talk is like a miniskirt. Short enough to get attention; long enough to cover the subject'.

                      753.            Arrows go forward only after pulling backwards. Don't be afraid to face life's troubles, as most setbacks of life finally propel us forward.

                      754.            My friend, you were born to live - so don't just live because you were born. Don't go where life takes you, take life where you want to go.

                      755.            Husband; share your love only with your wife. Why trade enduring intimacies for cheap thrills with a promiscuous woman? Work at your marriage.

                      756.            To live is to risk dying. To hope is to risk misery. To try at all is to risk failure. It's better to take a risk now than always live in fear.

                      757.            Enjoy the wife you married as a youth. She is still lovely & beautiful. Don't quit taking delight in her beauty & never take her for granted.