Never let the other fellow set the agenda.
~ James Baker ~
Nature has placed mankind under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure... they govern us in all we do, in all we say, in all we think: every effort we can make to throw off our subjection, will serve but to demonstrate and confirm it.
~ John Bentham ~
The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp.
~ John Berry ~
I am not a glutton -- I am an explorer of food.
~ Erma Bombeck ~
Don't let the negativity given to you by the world disempower you. Instead give to yourself that which empowers you.
~ Les Brown ~
Flow with whatever is happening and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.
~ Chuang Tzu ~
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.
~ Quentin Crisp ~
To decide to be at the level of choice, is to take responsibility for your life and to be in control of your life.
~ Arbie M. Dale ~
You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.
~ Wayne Dyer ~
The word is control. That's my ultimate -- to have control.
~ Nick Faldo ~
It's all happening too fast. I've got to put the brakes on or I'll smack into something.
~ Mel Gibson ~
He is great enough that is his own master.
~ Joseph Hall ~
No one can make you jealous, angry, vengeful, or greedy -- unless you let him.
~ Napoleon Hill ~
No one can drive us crazy unless we give them the keys.
~ Doug Horton ~
Nothing gives a person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.
~ Thomas Jefferson ~
Every man wishes to rule the world. Unfortunately, the world rules every man.
~ Jeremy P. Johnson ~
Getting your house in order and reducing the confusion gives you more control over your life. Personal organization some how releases or frees you to operate more effectively.
~ Larry King ~
What I do say is that no man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent.
~ Abraham Lincoln ~
Never allow anyone to rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and defeat on the entire day. Remember that no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to set up in the fault-finding business. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.
~ Og Mandino ~
Your are in charge. You have the ability to master you destiny.
~ Michael J. Mccarthy ~
Question: Why are we Masters of our Fate, the captains of our souls? Because we have the power to control our thoughts, our attitudes. That is why many people live in the withering negative world. That is why many people live in the Positive Faith world.
~ Alfred A. Montapert ~
No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself.
~ William Penn ~
You brain shall be your servant instead of your master, You will rule it instead of allowing it to rule you.
~ Charles E. Popplestone ~
You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.
~ Chinese Proverb ~
When I grip the wheel too tight, I find I lose control.
~ Steve Rapson ~
Winners take chances. Like everyone else, they fear failing, but they refuse to let fear control them.
~ Nancy Simms ~
The one thing over which you have absolute control is your own thoughts. It is this that puts you in a position to control your own destiny.
~ Paul G. Thomas ~
Never give anyone total access to your pockets, your pockets, your purse or your mind.
~ Source Unknown ~
