Light a Fire: Education Quotes » Character

Giving Liberates

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:08:13 +0000

“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver. ” ~~ Maya Angelou

Before I Can Live With Other Folks

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:09:02 +0000

“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

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:06:23 +0000

“People and nations are forged in the fire of adversity.” ~~ John Adams

Habits of a Vigorous Mind

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“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

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:45:23 +0000

“I think the reward for conformity is everyone likes you but yourself. ” ~~ Rita Mae Brown

Storms Make Oaks

admin — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:42:18 +0000

“Storms make oaks take deeper root.” ~~ George Herbert

What You Seem to Be

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:45:21 +0000

“What you seem to be, be really.” ~~ Benjamin Franklin

Labor to Keep Alive in your Breast

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:22:01 +0000

“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.” ~~ George Washington

It Is Our Choices

admin — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:31:14 +0000

“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

admin — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:19:26 +0000

“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” ~~ Janis Joplin