"Words of encouragement fan the spark of genius into the flame of achievement. Legend tells us that Lincoln's dying mother called her small son to her bedside and whispered, 'Be somebody, Abe'."

-- Wilferd Peterson

#Mother Quotes #Encouragement Quotes #Son Quotes

“Abundance is, in large part, an attitude.”

Source : Sue Patton Thoele (2002). “The Woman's Book of Confidence: Meditations for Strength and Inspiration”, p.195, Conari Press
“Of course, every actor has their box and you have to respect and play for it, but I do love challenging myself. I love every role to be new, and I always like to bring a freshness to every character I play.”

Source : Source: collider.com
“In my first year at drama school, I did this kids' show called 'Let's See.”
“Father was the eldest son and the heir apparent, and he set the standard for being a Rockefeller very high, so every achievement was taken for granted and perfection was the norm.”
“I am now past the craggy paths of study, and come to the flowery plains of honor and reputation.”
“This is the sin against the Holy Ghost: - To speak of bloody power as right divine, And call on God to guard each vile chief's house, And for such chiefs, turn men to wolves and swine.”

Source : Vachel Lindsay (1963). “Selected poems”
“The mental aspect of golf is what makes golf such a great sport.”
“I was a very serious young man, very committed to saving the world.”

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