Words for My Soul

“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.”
-Bruce Barton (1886-1967): politician, author, executive

“We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”
-E. E. Comings (1894-1962), poet, playwright, painter, essayist

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”
-Gail Devers (b.1966); three-time Olympic 100 meter champion

“Take control of your destiny. Believe in yourself. Ignore those who try to discourage you. Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits. Don’t give up and don’t give in.”
-Wanda Hope Carter; motivational speaker and writer