I believe we should all pay our tax with a smile. I tried - but they wanted cash....

I believe we should all pay our tax with a smile. I tried - but they wanted cash....

I believe we should all pay our tax with a smile. I tried - but they wanted cash...

I believe we should all pay our tax with a smile. I tried - but they wanted cash...

The indispensable first step to getting the things you want in this life is this: Decide what you want.

Ben Stein
(Actor, Author, Comedian)

When what you have is not enough to meet your need it's called a seed.

Bishop Joe Imakando
(Clergyman)

"Love and Forgiveness is the most important factor in any kind of relationship."

The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money.

Bernard Meltzer
(Law Professor)

A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

William Shedd

If our mind is still enough, we can see the deeper meaning behind each situation. No matter how bad a problem may seem on the surface, if we remain positive eventually we will see how everything has worked out for the best.

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

Peter Marshall
(1902-1949, Clergyman)

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is at their heels.

Bertolt Brecht
(1898-1956, Dramatist and Poet)

Worrying about how everything will get done or whether we are capable of doing it, limits our ability to respond to challenges considerably. The less we think about doing something and the faster we just get on with it, the fewer problems we cause ourselves. Good planning is always helpful, but time spent fretting and procrastinating is a major drain on our energy. The more willing we are to respond positively to opportunities, the more our capacity will grow.

When we learn to respect ourselves, other people will respect us. How can we develop respect for ourselves? By keeping our mind positive and encouraging ourselves to grow and change for the better. Demanding respect because of our position or background is simply arrogance. On the other hand, listening with humility and valuing other people's advice naturally ears us respect. We get back exactly what we give out.

Humility and arrogance are enemies. Where one exists the other cannot exist. Arrogance usually begins from external things, but ends up deep inside the soul, penetrating everything, destroying it all and giving rise to anger and greed.

Considering how bad men are, it is wonderful how will they behave.

Help your brother's boat across, and your own will reach the shore.
--- Hindu proverb

Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all.

Benjamin Franklin
(1706-1790, American Scientist, Publisher, Diplomat)

"I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief."
--Gerry Spence

Life is a gift, not a prize.

Rick Beneteau
(Author and Internet Marketer)