Take a few moments to review the following quotes. Let these words give you pause, motivate you to reflect on your life, and provide the spark to become the best you can be.
You Can Quote Me On It
- “Do you define success as having more or being more?”
- “Establish priorities or be overwhelmed by details.”
- “Character is the fingerprint of your soul.”
- “It’s better to have problems at the beginning than at the end.”
- “Having kids is not the same as being a parent.”
- “Self-pity is like a disease…the condition worsens with neglect.”
- “Some people don’t communicate. They just take turns talking.”
- “A promise should be as binding as a contract.”
- “Moments, rather than possessions, are the true treasures of life.”
- “It takes many years to become an overnight success.”
- “Never judge someone you don’t know.”
- “When you tolerate mediocrity, you get more of it.”
- “Cheaper isn’t always less expensive.”
- “Mistakes don’t make you a failure, but beating yourself up makes you feel like one.”
- “There are simply no shortcuts in the long run.”
- “You can’t live an unhealthy lifestyle and expect a healthy outcome.”
- “Greed can be the unwillingness to give OR the willingness to take.”
- “Listen to your conscience. That’s why you have one.”
- “When you compete with yourself, you both win.”
- “Saying ‘no’ to one idea enables you to say ‘yes’ to another.”
- “Helping people too much only makes them helpless.”
- “Success doesn’t always lead to happiness.”
- “People who can, do. People who can’t, criticize.”
- “Behind every good kid are parents who understand the importance of raising them that way.”
- “Trying to be excellent at everything leads to mediocrity.”
- “We teach children to color inside the lines, and then expect adults to think out of the box.”
- “Ideas don’t stand a chance at the committee level.”
- “If you want to share in the rewards, share in the work.”
- “Trust is like blood pressure. It’s silent, vital to good health, and if abused, it can be deadly.”
- “Don’t expect people to look up to you if you look down at them.”
- “Gifts are not a substitute for caring.”
- “Biting the hand that feeds you is hard to digest.”
- “People don’t resist change; they resist being changed.”
- “Those who don’t stand for something usually fall for anything.”
- “Your reputation matters. You can’t run from your shadow.”
- “If you look in the mirror and don’t like what you see, don’t blame the mirror.”
- “If you’re not willing to make the commitment, don’t complain about the outcome.”
- “Life is like playing musical chairs. You never know when the music will stop.”
- “You may not have the control to lengthen your life, but you can do much to deepen it.”
- “Everyone on this earth was born for a reason, what’s yours?”
These quotes are from my blog posts on FrankSonnenbergOnline. If you like these quotes follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or Pinterest and receive a few quotes in your feed each day.
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Andrew says
“Character is the fingerprint of your soul.” Love this and it’s a great word-picture to communicate so deeply about character!!
Frank Sonnenberg says
Thanks Andrew. I’m glad you like it.
Thanks for taking the time to write.
Best,
Frank
Vinay Kumar Satyanarayanum says
Amazing lines…
Frank Sonnenberg says
Thanks so much, Vinay. I’m glad you like the quotes. I hope they made you stop and think 🙂
Thanks for taking the time to write.
Best,
Frank
baraka says
“Having kids is not the same as being a parent.!”
Frank Sonnenberg says
Baraka
That’s one of my favorites too 🙂
Best,
Frank
THIAM MÉKÀ de GOGUENHEIM says
Thanks for these 40 quotes of yours that you ‘ve been developing through your previous posts I’ve already read.
They are so wise, coming from the wise man you are.
I’ve always come out with wiser edification.
Sincerely
Danielle Alice Desanges Aucéane
Frank Sonnenberg says
Hi Danielle
Thanks so much for your encouragement and support. I appreciate it.
Thanks for taking the time to write.
Best,
Frank
Bri (Australia) says
Hello Mr Sonnenberg, I recently shared your 52 Ways to Be Rich Without Being Wealthy with my Dad and he was so touched by it, that he looked you up and found these quotes and shared them with me. I was wanting to buy him one of your books and wondered if you could give me your own personal recommendation for a 70 year old male, who doesn’t necessarily have any major business or personal pursuits, but found your quotes to be really special? I was thinking Book Smart since it has such wonderful reviews, however would your newer book- Soul Food be more appropriate?
Frank Sonnenberg says
Hi Bri
I’m touched that you and your Dad find my work meaningful. Thank you 🙂
With regard to the book choice there’s no right answer — both books have been pretty well-received. My guess is if he enjoyed my quotes, he’d enjoy either one.
The thing he’ll appreciate most, Bri is that you’re giving him a gift from your heart.
I hope he enjoys it.
Best,
Frank