Motivational Status in English

Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.

Never deny a diagnosis, but do deny the negative verdict that may go with it.

Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.

To me success means effectiveness in the world, that I am able to carry my ideas and values into the world — that I am able to change it in positive ways.

The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.

Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it.

Wishes can be your best avenue of getting what you want when you turn wishes into action. Action moves your wish to the forefront from thought to reality.

The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident.

Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.

Nothing will work unless you do.

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

Work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed.