Mrs Physics has collated some inspiration quotes for young people. I hope that you find something here to grasp on to when things are going bad or well, and to remember that life can get better. Just know when to ask for help and when to share your success. People have an in-built desire to be needed, so ask if you feel you can’t deal with it; someone is there to help you through.
I was born to achieve
I create my own destiny
Champions are people like me.
I will love and respect myself every day of my life.
It’s not what happens in life, it’s my reaction to what happens.
My positive thoughts lead to positive actions.
All the resources I will ever need are within me.
Problems are opportunities that make me stronger.
Treating people with respect will assure my future.
Leaders are learners.
Risk
To laugh -is to risk appearing the fool
To weep -is to risk being called sentimental
To reach out to another -is to risk involvement
To expose feelings -is to risk showing your true self
To place your ideas and your dreams before the crowd -is to risk being called naive
To love -is to risk not being loved in return
To live -is to risk dying
To hope -is to risk despair
To try -is to risk failure
But risks must be taken, because the greatest risk in life is to risk nothing
The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing
He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow or love
Chained by his certitude, he is a slave; he has forfeited his freedom
Only the person who risks is truly free.
Dr Leo Buscaglia
Qualities of a Great Teenager
You have a strong character and will never give in to peer pressure.
You know you are unique. You know that no-one else is exactly like you.
You are totally focussed on your goals and objectives.
You know exactly where you are going in the world.
You have the ability to get back on your feet when life throws you down.
You have respect for every human being irrespective of colour, creed, country or religion.
You know that Knowledge is important to you future and the future of you kids.
You know the difference between right and wrong.
You respect and you give more than you take.
You know your life will be a mirror reflection of how you treat others.
You know that personal sacrifices now will pay for dividends later.
You know that gangs are for followers and not for leaders.
You know that drugs and excessive alcohol could ruin your life.
You know deep down that you have talents, skills and abilities.
You are always a good friend striving to offer unconditional love.
You will be a great parent to your kids.
You know that success is down to determination, hard work and a positive mental attitude.
You know that when you are old you can look back and know your life was worthwhile.
Watch your thoughts they become your words.
Watch your words they become your actions.
Watch your actions they become your habits.
Watch your habits they become your character.
Watch your character it becomes your destiny.
We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
SUCCESS To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
As we approach exam time, be inspired by these words. Do your best, you should never be embarrassed about doing your best, whatever the result.
