George Madison Adams famous quotes

We cannot waste time. We can only waste ourselves.
-- George Madison Adams

#Life Is Short #Waste #Wasting Time

He who praises another enriches himself far more than he does the one praised. To praise is an investment in happiness. The poorest human being has something to give that the richest could not buy.
-- George Madison Adams

#Appreciation #Giving #Doe

Fortify yourself with a flock of friends! There is always at least one who will understand, inspire, and give you the lift you may need at the time.
-- George Madison Adams

#Friendship #Giving #Inspire

It is no disgrace to start all over; it is usually an opportunity.
-- George Madison Adams

#Opportunity #Over It #Disgrace

Encouragement is the oxygen of the soul.
-- George Madison Adams

#Spiritual #Encouragement #Oxygen

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else.
-- George Madison Adams

#Encouragement #Spots

We should seize every opportunity to give encouragement. Encouragement is oxygen to the soul. The days are always dark enough. There is no need for us to emphasize the fact by spreading further gloom.
-- George Madison Adams

#Leadership #Encouragement #Dark

Character is the salesperson
-- George Madison Adams

#Character #Salesperson

Character is the salesperson's stock in trade. The product itself is secondary. Truthfulness, enthusiasm and patience are great assets to every salesperson. Without them, they couldn't go far. Courage and courtesy are essential equipment.
-- George Madison Adams

#Character #Essentials #Enthusiasm

Life is short ... so why waste it doing something dumb?

If a man wants to read good books, he must make a point of avoiding bad ones; for life is short, and time and energy limited.

People like hurting each other but loving is not a waste.

The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time, because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worthwhile. Therefore strive for excellence not perfection.

I learnt just how little it takes to survive, which is why I don’t waste things – food, money, friendships or opportunities.

I can really waste a lot of time on the Internet.

A great man's manias must be respected, because the time required to combat them is too precious to waste.

To learn and to love, that is what we are here for, any activity which is not grounded in one of these two is a waste of time.

I haven't made a movie for a while, but I've watched a lot. It's my major waste of time. I like to work, but also to be waiting for work.

If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it.