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“The Happiness Manifesto Pledge not to complain needlessly. Vow not to anger unecessarily. Promise not to crititize unreasonably. Commit to thinking positively. Aspire to speak intelligently. Strive to live enlightenedly. Your happiness is in serenity. Your contentedness is in charity. Your righteousness is in integrity. Your nobility is in humility. Your innocence is in sincerity. Your blessedness is in humanity.”

“The Excellence Manifesto #1 I pledge myself to patience. I pledge myself to boldness. I pledge myself to kindness. I pledge myself to prudence. I pledge myself to cheerfulness. I pledge myself to genuineness. I pledge myself to goodness. I commit to skilfulness. I commit to diligence. I commit to resourcefulness. I commit to excellence. I commit to perseverance. I commit to brilliance. I commit to transcendence.”

“The Matrimonial Act: Bless your wife with all of your strength; she deserves your protection. Bless your wife with all of your mind; she deserves your attention. Bless your wife with all of your heart; she deserves your affection. Bless your wife with all of your soul; she deserves your devotion. Bless your wife with all of you; she deserves your adoration. Accept her suggestions. Accept her instructions. Accept her recommendations. Accept her supplications. Accept her imperfections. Accept her ambitions. Accept her contributions.”

“The Husband Manifesto: I will be a better father. I will be a better husband. I will be a better leader. I will be a better servant. I will be a better man. I will esteem my wife in front of my friends. I will praise my wife before my family. I will honor my wife as I honor my mother. I will put a smile on her every day. I will plant a kiss on her each day. I will listen to her even when I don't feel like it. I will love her even when I don't feel like it. I will treat her better than I treat myself. I will treat her as God would.”

“The Excellence Manifesto #2 I will resist impatience. I will resist deceitfulness. I will resist bitterness. I will resist ignorance. I will resist foolishness. I will resist pridefulness. I will resist unrighteousness. I will conquer laziness. I will subdue indifference. I will beat incompetence. I will defeat averageness. I will overcome fearfulness. I will transcend weakness. I will quash unproductiveness.”

“If a lion invites you home for dinner, it is you he wants to serve as a meal to his guests.”

“Ignorance is your opponent, fear is your enemy, vice is your adversary, virtue is your friend, and wisdom is your helper.”

“Conquer your vices. Exploit your virtues. Release your vices. Embrace your higher self.”

“Water is soft, but can maneuver any obstacle; be shrewd, and be gentle, and you too will be able to do likewise.”

“Water drops erode mountains not because of their size, but their persistence.”

“You are like a seed; your greater beauty lies not on the outside, but within.”

“Be like a rose; no matter how many thorns you encounter in life, bloom.”

“Don't let yesterday’s storm keep you from enjoying today's sunshine.”