“No Child Left Behind left the money behind.” – Barack Obama [Source: Daily Iowan, Front Page] (20070212mo1739)
Category: Quotes
Hard Work, Discipline, Perseverence, Vision, Purpose
“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” – Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine (20070209fr2257)
Education, Activism, Service to Humanity
“If this magnificent structure is to fulfill the dreams out of which it has arisen, it can only do so by stirring the impulses of the young men and women of Iowa to lives … of service to mankind.” – Statement of Dedication for the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa (20070206tu1229)
Surveillance
“Little Brother is watching you.” – Gregory Johnson (20070205mo1104)
Speak the truth in kindness
“Say it straight, simple, and with a smile.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20070101mo1545)
Transcendence, Intention
“Each one of us holds transformational capabilities to engage the world constructively through the images of the future we hold in our mind. Our thoughts have power. The power of intent together with action transforms our lives and our world.” – Dennis Kucinich, an open letter 20061230sa
Joy, Sing
“Sing from your heart.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20061120mo1205)
Purpose, Focus
“Live in your strength.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20061120mo1204)
Education
“To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20061020fr)
Purpose, Focus, Activism
“Live the answer.” – Gregory Johnson (20061015su1258)
Good
“It’s all good… except the part that’s not good.” – Gregory Johnson (20060821mo2124) * Note: This is a variation on the saying, “It’s all good.” The saying, “It’s all good,” conveys a “Don’t worry, be happy” or “Whatever” mindset. While it is important not to be overly stressed about life’s challenges and disappointments, it is… Continue reading Good
Mobius Strip
“Somehow he always wound up on the wrong side of the Mobius strip.” – Gregory Johnson (20060821mo2124)