Famous Quotes & Sayings

We make mistakes the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our industry

Charles Dickens

Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some

If you expect the blessings of God, be good to His people.

Thomas Otway

Children blessings seem, but torments are;/ When young, our folly, and when old our fear.

Include a few moments of quite time into your daily schedule; Breath deeply, evaluate your thoughts, delete the negative ones and reset your mind to a positive perspective by counting your blessings and overflowing opportunities.

The energy around it is really inspiring me. I've already felt that. There's been some really great blessings that have come my way, so, it must be true.

Bernie Siegel

The question is not, will there be difficulties and threats to our existence, but how will we deal with them and what can we learn from them. How can they become blessings to society, as a life threatening disease is to an individual, by teaching us about the meaning of our life and existence?

Alan Bennett

That's a great benefit. After we chose the cast, we educated them into the play. We taught them. One of the blessings of being at the National Theatre is that you have a very long rehearsal time.

Janet Napolitano

As we move deeper into the 21st Century, the need for a quality public school system will become more of an economic issue and more of a civil rights issue. Because, as our economy relies more on brains and less on brawn, the only way everyone can secure all the blessings of liberty is to receive a quality education.

Joseph Addison

A cloudy day, or a little sunshine, have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most real blessings or misfortunes

Always remember to forget the troubles that passed away, But never forget the blessings that come each day.

It's a risk. Going on a mission hurts you a bit. But there are blessings you receive because of it. In the long run, he's putting faith in us. On a mission you do hard work and that transfers to football. I'm glad to be back and excited to be on this team.

John Dryden

Bacchus' blessings are a treasure, Drinking is the soldier's pleasure

Ive already felt that, there's been some really great blessings that have come my way, so, must be true,

E. B. White

Thank God there are no classes here today and there was very little traffic. There was no cars that were damaged, no people were hurt, and there was no property damage. We count our blessings because this could've been much worse than it is.

I've been throwing my blessings out the window for a long time. Now I'm around a lot of people. Some had very little before the hurricane, some had something, but now we all have nothing. It made me start thinking. They're all ready to start over and if they can do it, so can I.

James E. Faust

As with all commandments, gratitude is a description of a successful mode of living. The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.

William Wallace

Blessings on the hand of women!Angels guard its strength and grace,In the palace, cottage, hovel,Oh, no matter where the place. . . .

Blessings on him who invented sleep, the mantle that covers all human thoughts.

William Wordsworth

Blessings be with them, and eternal praise,Who gave us nobler loves, and nobler cares!

Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

I was very fortunate to be raised with an 'if not you, then who?' mentality, and I count my blessings every day to have the support of my family and especially my wife. She's got a front-row seat on the roller coaster.

Let us teach that the honor of a nation consists not in the forced submission of other states, but in equal laws and free institutions, in cultivated fields and prosperous cities; in the development of intellectual and moral power, in the diffusion of knowledge, in magnanimity and justice, in the virtues and blessings of peace.

Justin Timberlake

I was raised in a very humble environment, and I was always taught to be humble to the things that are happening in my life because they're blessings. They're blessings in every way. Whether you're able to help someone get through a tough time in their life through your music or through comedy, or whatever it is, you're just a channel.

O. Henry

No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue; and by a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles

One who dies today takes rebirth because of the blessings of Lord Indra.

Getting to meet people down there was my favorite part. I was able to help people carry groceries to and from the store or take care of children. That was one of the blessings I received.

Four blessings upon you - Older whiskey - Younger women - Faster horses - More money

I got lucky. Count your blessings and move on.

May your troubles be less and your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door.

May your days be many and your troubles be few. May all God's blessings descend upon you. May peace be within you may your heart be strong. May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam.

May you have love that never ends, lots of money and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do and may God send many blessings to you.

My children are my greatest blessings in my life, and they bring me great joy.