Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It read more

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters to what lies within us.

What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters to what lies within us.

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know read more

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.

There are two levers for moving men -- interest and fear.

There are two levers for moving men -- interest and fear.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

Better a little which is well done, than a great deal imperfectly.

Better a little which is well done, than a great deal imperfectly.

Poverty was the greatest motivating factor in my life.

Poverty was the greatest motivating factor in my life.

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.