I’m never shaken or stirred.
Most of us have more potential than we will ever develop. What holds us back is often a lack of courage.
We fail to reckon with the reality of human nature. By nature,we are egocentric. Our world revolves around us. None of us is totally altruistic.
What we do for each other before marriage is no indication of what we will do after marriage.
We can choose the attitude that says, I have been wronged. People have hurt me, but with the help of God, I am going to learn how to return good for evil, and I am going to make a difference in this world.
Encouragement requires empathy and seeing the world from your spouse's perspective. We must first learn what is important to our spouse. Only then can we give encouragement. With verbal encouragement, we are trying to communicate, "I know. I care. I am with you. How can I help?" We are trying to show that we believe in him and in his abilities. We are giving credit and praise.
By nature, most people are controlled by their emotions. They feel sad, so they look sad.
The things you learn from sports - setting goals, being part of a team, confidence - that's invaluable. It's not about trophies and ribbons. It's about being on time for practice, accepting challenges and being fearful of the elements.
It is questionable if all the mechanical inventions yet made have lightened the day's toil of any human being.
A lot has been written about the merits and problems with detox but it is definitely worth it overall.
When we lose Fenway, we lose the sense that somebody sat here and watched Ted Williams hit.