If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
The only thing that ultimately matters is to eat an ice-cream cone, play a slide trombone, plant a small tree, good God, now you're free.
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.
someone planted a tree a long time ago.
Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.
The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.
flattery, admired, imitated, inspirational
And now, this is the sweetest and most glorious day that ever my eyes did see.
sweetest, most glorious, my eyes did see