Thought for Today

"Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles."

~~~~~ Washington Irving (anticipating Dr. Benjamin Carson?)

Thought for Today

"The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves."

~~~~~ George Washington

Thought for Today

"A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment."

~~~~~ Marshall Field

Thought for Today

"One ship drives east and other drives west by the same winds that blow. It's the set of the sails and not the gales that determines the way they go."

~~~~~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Thought for Today

"Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to take things into your own hands."

~~~~ Clint Eastwood

Thought for Today

"You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

~~~~~ Marcus Aurelius