"...to many a mother's heart has come the disappointment of a loss of power, a limitation of influence when early manhood takes the boy from the home, or when even before that time, in school, or where he touches the great world and begins to be bewildered with its controversies, trade and economics and politics make their imprint even while his lips are dewy with his mother's kiss."

-- Judith Ellen Foster

#Mother Quotes #Disappointment Quotes #School Quotes

“When we leap, we must leap as though the net will appear. A leap in life, however big or small, is an act of commitment with the expectation of success.”

Source : John O'Hurley (2006). “It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump: And Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs”, p.33, Penguin
“Don't listen to the lies, I swear they all lies. You know I could be your knight in shining Armor All tires.”
“You cannot just work out and then eat poorly and expect to lose weight. It doesnâ€™t work that way.”
“Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong”

Source : Song: Take Me Home, Country Roads, 1971
“You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.”
“In addition to all of the ratios and goals and parameters and bottom lines, it is fundamental that leaders endorse a concept of persons. This begins with an understanding of the diversity of people's gifts and talents and skills. Recognizing diversity gives us the chance to provide meaning, fulfillment and purpose, which are not to be relegated solely to private life any more than such things as love, beauty and joy. The art of leadership lies in polishing and liberating and enabling those gifts.”
“Start where you are. Distant fields always look greener, but opportunity lies right where you are. Take advantage of every opportunity of service.”
“A sucker punch came flying from somewhere in the back. As soon as we can see clearly with our big black eye, we're going to light up your world like the fourth of July.”

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