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A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why ships are
built.
A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why ships are
built.
Eighty percent of success is showing up.
Eighty percent of success is showing up.
No man will work for your interests unless they are his.
No man will work for your interests unless they are his.
I have had dreams, and I have had nightmares. I overcame the
nightmares because of my dreams.
I have had dreams, and I have had nightmares. I overcame the
nightmares because of my dreams.
What I am looking for is a blessing not in disguise.
What I am looking for is a blessing not in disguise.
Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.
Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.
That is why you fail. (in response to Luke saying, "I don't
believe it.").
That is why you fail. (in response to Luke saying, "I don't
believe it.").
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six read more
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six crumbs. Stooping by the coffin
lid waiting for something to rise as the something's always did. Imagine
His surprise, bellowing above the general noise, "Where is Effie? She
was dead." Back to God in a tiny voice: "My name's Maybe."
The first crumb said. The number two crumb picked up the song.
"Might, I'm called. I've done no wrong." Cried the third crumb,
"I am Should. Here's our little brother Could and my big sister
Would. Don't punish us for we've been good." And the last crumb, with
some shame, whispered unto God, "My name is Must and with the others,
we've been Effie, who isn't alive and never was. Cross the threshold have
no dread. Lift the sheet back in this way.
Illegitimis non carborundum."Lat., "Don't let the bastards grind you down.
Illegitimis non carborundum."Lat., "Don't let the bastards grind you down.