“If all who are engaged in the profession of education were willing to state the facts instead of making greater promises than they can possibly fulfill, they would not be in such bad repute with the lay- public.” IfsStatesFactsEducationGreaterWillingPromiseLaysProfessionEngaged Book:Isocrates Source: Isocrates
“SELF-DISCIPLINE, more than any other personal quality I can think of, is the one thing that separates successful people from the unsuccessful. Think of all it encompasses: honoring commitments, promises and deadlines, keeping your life on schedule, being willing to go the extra mile... Self-discipline is essential to success. The alternative is a life ruled by emotions, and none of us can afford that if we're going to fulfill our purpose and realize our potential.” PeopleIfsThinkingI CanSelfPurposeRealizingEmotionQualitySuccessfulOne ThingWillingDisciplinePromiseEssentialsCommitmentMilesAlternativesExtrasSuccessful PeopleSelf DisciplineSchedulesDeadlineUnsuccessfulExtra MilePersonal Qualities Author:John C. Maxwell
“Our government should work for us, not against us. It should help us, not hurt us. It should ensure opportunity not just for those with the most money and influence, but for every American who's willing to work. That's the promise of America - the idea that we are responsible for ourselves, but that we also rise or fall as one nation; the fundamental belief that I am my brother's keeper; I am my sister's keeper.” ShouldIdeasHelpingGovernmentAmericaFallOpportunityBeliefNationsHurtInfluenceWillingBrotherPromiseResponsibleFundamentalsMy BrotherMy SisterKeepersMy Sister's Keeper Author:Barack Obama
“If we become a people who are willing to give up our money and our freedom in exchange for rhetoric and promises, then nothing can save us.” PeopleIfsGivingWillingPromiseGiving UpRhetoricEternal Vigilance Author:Thomas Sowell
“To require God to prove that He is able and willing to fulfill His promises would be proof positive that one does not trust Him.” DoeWould BeAbleWillingPromiseProveProof Author:Charles R. Swindoll
“I could not limit my values and pursuits to what makes others comfortable. Being possessed by a promise I live without options. I will spend the rest of my life exploring what could happen through the life of one who is willing to cultivate the God-given appetite to see impossibilities bow to the name of Jesus.” HappensValuesJesusNamesGivenWillingPromiseLimitsComfortablePursuitAppetitePossessedBowsExploringImpossibility Book:When Heaven Invades Earth: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles Source: When Heaven Invades Earth: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles
“The flesh is willing to flatter itself, and many who now give themselves every indulgence, promise to themselves an easy entrance into life. THus men practice mutual deception on each other and fall asleep in wicked indifference.” MenGivingFallEasyPracticeWillingPromiseFleshDeceptionIndifferenceWickedMutualIndulgenceEntrances Book:Commentary on Luke Source: Commentary on Luke
“Entrepreneurs embody the promise of America: the idea that if you have a good idea and are willing to work hard and see it through, you can succeed in this country. And in fulfilling this promise, entrepreneurs also play a critical role in expanding our economy and creating jobs.” IfsIdeasCountryHardPlayJobsAmericaRolesEconomyWillingHard WorkPromiseSucceedCreatingEntrepreneurCriticalGood IdeasFulfillingExpandingCreating Jobs Author:Barack Obama
“Like all of you I'm angry. I'm angry at what's happening to our nation. Citizens, it's time to take our country back. Bombastic insults wont take it back. Political rhetoric that promises a lot and delivers little, won't take it back. All of our problems can be solved. All of our wounds can be healed by a tested leader who is willing to fight for the character of our nation.” LittlesCountryCharacterProblemPoliticalFightingNationsLeaderWillingCitizensPromiseHappeningsAngryWoundsOur CountryInsultRhetoricTestedHealedBombasticPolitical Rhetoric Author:Carly Fiorina
“For someone to promise a percentage type cure for this issue, for instance I had someone who said they had experienced a 90 percent permanent - in all caps PERMANENT - reduction of their same-sex attraction. How can we quantify that? How can you even know that that's what you have experienced? And what if at some point you fall to 85 percent or 70 percent? That, I think, sets people up for unrealistic expectations and is something that I'm not willing to offer when we're sharing these types of messages or presenting what was presented to me.” PeopleIfsThinkingKnowsSaidFallSexIssuesWillingTypePromiseOffersMessagesExpectationsPercentAttractionCuresInstancePermanentWhat IfPercentagesCapsReductionPresentingUnrealistic Expectations Author:Alan Chambers
“When somebody promises to do something, you have to think about whether that's something that you would be willing to see happen because the powers are simply too vast.” ThinkingHappensWould BeWillingPromise Author:Benjamin Wittes