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    “A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.” ~ Muhammad Ali

    The Laughing Heart

      your life is your life
      don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission.
      be on the watch.
      there are ways out.
      there is a light somewhere.
      it may not be much light but
      it beats the darkness.
      be on the watch.
      the gods will offer you chances.
      know them.
      take them.
      you can’t beat death
      but you can beat death in life, sometimes.
      and the more often you learn to do it,
      the more light there will be.
      your life is your life.
      know it while you have it.
      you are marvelous
      the gods wait to delight
      in you.

       

      ~ Charles Bukowski

        “Every man dies – Not every man really lives.” ~ William Ross

          “The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” ~ Unknown

            “Don’t despair over what is still left to learn, but marvel at the progress you have made.  Growth is a positive thing so keep on keeping on.” ~ Unknown

              “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living.  We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon – instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our window today.” ~ Unknown

                “Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life… Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated.  Thus, everyone’s task is as unique as is his specific opportunity to implement it.” ~ Viktor Frankl

                  “I love the valiant; but it is not enough to wield a broadsword, one must also know against whom.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

                    “There is a choice you have to make in everything you do.  So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make, makes you.” ~ John Wooden

                      “The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.” ~ John Wooden

                        “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” ~ John Wooden

                          “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” ~ John Wooden

                            “Never mistake activity for achievement.” ~ John Wooden

                              “Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.” ~ John Wooden

                                “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” ~ John Wooden

                                  “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” ~ John Wooden

                                    “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” ~ John Wooden

                                      “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” ~ John Wooden

                                        “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” ~ John Wooden

                                          “Adversity is the state in which man mostly easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.” ~ John Wooden