Why Do We Fail?

Not sure where exactly I found this, but I’ve had it written down for years & years.  Seems to be from some old publication called “Scraps O’ Sunshine“. Why Do We Fail? Many times we read rules on success.  That is right–better talk winning than losing.  But there is an oracle on failure which young people […]

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I Will Do More – Poem

I Will Do More When others do me serious wrong, I will forgive to keep me strong; When others speak an unkind word, I will forget what I have heard. When others fail to do their part, I will do more with loving heart; When others fail to give me praise; I still will go […]

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Perception Quotes

Just when I got done collecting these perception quotes, I realized I already posted a page of perception quotes 6 months ago! (see that link) Don’t you dislike re-doing work?  Oh well, I hope you like these ones too: Artist – musicians, painters, writers, poets, always seem to have had the most accurate perception of […]

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If Nobody Smiled

If Nobody Smiled If nobody smiled, and nobody cared, And nobody helped us along; If every fellow looked out for himself, And the good things all went to the strong; If nobody cared just a little for you, And nobody thought about me, And we stood all alone in the battle of life, What a […]

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What Else to Write for You

A while ago I thought of writing here on this blog about my various voyages around the country side. But I haven’t written all that much.  I could, though.  I travel all over the place! I often feel like we need to get out of our houses, travel around, and see our own “backyards”.  Most […]

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Wealth Poem

Wealth is not the things we own– A stately house upon a hill, Paintings, rugs and tapestries, Or servants taught to do one’s will. In luxury, a man may dwell, As lonely as in a prison cell. Wealth is not a plenteous purse, The bonds that one has stored away, A boastful balance in a […]

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Optimist vs Pessimist Poem

How foolish is the pessimist, Despondent and forlorn, Who always when he gets a rose Goes hunting for the thorn. The optimist has better sense; The charm of life he knows. He doesn’t mind a scratch or two If he can get the rose. So don’t be a pessimist, Bogged down with discontent; The optimist […]

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Innovation Quotes

These 19 innovation quotes should help inspire you to create, explore, improve, and innovate. Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. -Steve Jobs Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat. -Unknown If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very […]

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