People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them Anyway If you are kind, people may accuse you of being selfish and having ulterior motives; Be kind Anyway If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed Anyway If you are honest and frank, people may […]
It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions. After awhile, they decided to distance themselves one from […]
A lot of trouble would disappear if only people would learn to talk to one another, instead of talking about one another… When people walk away from you, let them go. Your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you. It doesn’t mean they are bad people. It just means that […]
It is Easy to get a place in someone’s address book. It is Difficult to get a place in someone’s heart and remain there. It is Easy to judge the mistakes of others. It is Difficult to accept our own mistakes. It is Easy to talk without thinking. It is Difficult to restrain the tongue. It is […]
There once lived a great mathematician in a village outside Ujjain. He was often called by the local king to advice on matters related to the economy. His reputation had spread as far as Taxila in the North and Kanchi in the South. So it hurt him very much when the village headman told him, […]
They’re written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. I’ve learned…that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly, wise person. I’ve learned…that when we are in love, it shows. I’ve learned…that just one person saying to […]
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. “One is evil. It is anger, despair, distrust, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, selfishness, arrogance, ignorance, sloth, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, hypocrisy, superiority, demonic disposition and […]
Luqman had great love for the Almighty. It created within him high moral character and exemplary habits. Luqman used to be in the employ of a rich man. The nobility of Luqman’s character had a great effect on his master, so much so that the master considered him as a great friend and a beloved companion. […]
Once there was a painter who had just completed his course. He took 3 days and painted a beautiful scenery. He wanted people’s opinion about his caliber and painting skills. He put his creation at a busy street-crossing, and just down below a board which read, “I have painted this piece. Since I’m new to […]
When everyone around us seems to be in bad spirits, bickering and complaining, we need to take a step back. It’s so easy to answer in kind, but instead we should feel into our heart and answer gently. Let peace radiate from us… In numerous studies, anger has been found to have a completely […]
