What are the quotes/sayings that have helped you through and that you live by?

[Butterfly Child]

Another thread got me thinking, about what quotes have helped me get me through tough times and have helped me to keep going and i was wondering if anyone wanted to share the ones that have helped them? and why

[BrightSparkles]

YOu can't change the winds but you can change the sails
and
Your past does not have to equal your future.

[Santosha]

The quote in my sig. Reminds me to just let go and stop stressing myself out so much.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts!
and
I am not my job, i am not my bank account, i am what is inside of me!

[Butterfly Child]

Wow there all beautiful its amazing how we can come across some of the sayings/quotes right wen we need to the most i remember coming across the one in my sig and it couldnt have been a perfect time then that now i have it there to remind me . hopefully sharing these we to might pick up some and help someone else that might need them

[Tinks]

I love the quote in your sig!!

[PinkPalace]

my favs are:

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

"Love me more when you hate me the most."

[Epacris]

Change is a process, not an event. - ?

"You have caused confusion and delay" - The Fat Controller

"I just want to be really useful engine" - Thomas The Tank Engine

Eat more vegetables. - Me

Do more exercise. - Me

GO TO BED! - My DH

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." - Native American Proverb

[aussienic]

one I read has stuck with me

He who angers you controls you

[CharlieBrownGirl]

My Dad has always said to us "if it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger" - especially when he was trying to get us to eat something new (I still can't believe Chinese was something I didn't want to try - now I can't get enough of it).

So when I'm faced with difficulties or trying something new I always think of Dad and what he said. Its a bit morbid, but I tend to think of it as "what is the worst that can happen" (ITMS?)

[squidipa]

My Dad has always said to us "if it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger"

so so true i agree i say that.

also say suck it up self growth will come as a result of doing it

always trust and rely in a aself then you can never feel disapointed in others

i also say you allways need to live with your actions and desition's so make them right.

[Tinks]

My favourite is the Prayer for Serenity (although I am not religious)

God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can
And wisdom to know the difference

[Pinny-mum]

This is a fantastic thread, I just love quotes that have meaning, I have just finished writing them all down, Thanks

And I would like to add one of my special quotes that I found when I was getting married 7 years ago.

" To the world you are someone, But to someone you are the world"

[Nettie]

Mel - never heard of the Desiderata, but am now looking into it as I really love that quote!

My favourite is 'Adversity does not build character, but reveals it'.

[Arimeh]

Mel - never heard of the Desiderata, but am now looking into it as I really love that quote!

Its a beautiful poem. All of it has made me stop and think for a while. For anyone interested - here's a link Desiderata

[Winter]

"This too shall pass" - gets me through the tough times

"If not now, then when?" - makes me stop procrastinating and do things, also makes me think about opportunities and making the most of them.

[Butterfly Child]

Wow Arimeh that was absolutly beautiful
this part really struck a cord in me

"As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit."

[Arimeh]

It's great isn't it Emma? I also love "Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune" because it reminds me that I am strong enough to deal with whatever the universe throws at me. And nothing is too difficult or too big for me to overcome