“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver. ” ~~ Maya Angelou
Character Quotations
“They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect for their opinions … but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” ~~ Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Chapter 11
“People and nations are forged in the fire of adversity.” ~~ John Adams
“The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties.” ~~ Abigail Adams to John Quincy Adams, January 19, 1780
“I think the reward for conformity is everyone likes you but yourself. ” ~~ Rita Mae Brown
“Storms make oaks take deeper root.” ~~ George Herbert
“What you seem to be, be really.” ~~ Benjamin Franklin
“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.” ~~ George Washington
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are far more than our abilities.” ~~ Albus Dumbledore to Harry Potter, by J. K. Rowling in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” ~~ Janis Joplin