Chef Lorraine > Chef Lorraine's Quotes

“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.”
― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom: Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
― Oprah Winfrey

“True forgiveness is when you can say, "Thank you for that experience.”
― Oprah Winfrey

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”
― Oprah Winfrey

“If friends disappoint you over and over, that's in large part your own fault. Once someone has shown a tendency to be self-centered, you need to recognize that and take care of yourself; people aren't going to change simply because you want them to.”
― Oprah Winfrey

“I don't want anyone who doesn't want me.”
― Oprah Winfrey

“Only make decisions that support your self-image, self-esteem, and self-worth.”
― Oprah Winfrey

“When the talk about my troubles was loudest, I did the thing I've always spoken of most . I got still and listened for the answer to What is this here to teach me? The answer, first and foremost? Lay your ego down. Step out of your ego so you can recognize the truth. As soon as I did that, I was able to see the role I had played in creating "my circumstances," without blaming other people. And -- bingo! -- I realized that all the noise about my struggle was a reflection of my personal angst and fear.”
― Oprah Winfrey

“I would like to thank the people who've brought me those dark moments, when I felt most wounded, betrayed. You have been my greatest teachers.”
― Oprah Winfrey, The Best of Oprah's What I Know For Sure

“Solid character will reflect itself in consistent behavior, while poor character will seek to hide behind deceptive words and actions.”
― Myles Munroe, Waiting and Dating: A Sensible Guide to a Fulfilling Love Relationship

“Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you only take what is worth having.”
― George Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts.”
― George Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“Will power is but the unflinching purpose to carry the task you set for yourself to fulfillment.”
― George Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend's burdens upon thyself.”
― George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“The hungrier one becomes, the clearer one's mind works— also the more sensitive one becomes to the odors of food.”
― George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“The sun that shines today is the sun that shone when thy father was born, and
will still be shining when thy last grandchild shall pass into the darkness.”
― George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“The reason why we have never found measure of wealth. We never sought it.”
― George Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“Our supreme duty must be to rekindle the magic of life.”
― Brendon Burchard, The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power

“The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it and ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.”
― Jim Rohn, The Treasury of Quotes

“Abundance creates energy, and envy (scarcity) drains it. You need to surround yourself with people who are batteries and not black holes.”
― Jayson Gaignard, Mastermind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers, and Linchpins

“If you hear about someone’s success and you aren’t euphoric about it – if you’re angry, hurt or there is a feeling of tightness inside of you, you’ve just guaranteed that you’ll never reach that same level of success. If you resent someone else for being successful you teach your brain that striving for success is a bad thing for you to do.”
― Jayson Gaignard, Mastermind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers, and Linchpins

“Entrepreneurs list their assets and liabilities for their business on a regular basis, so why not do it for yourself on a personal level? List your strengths, weaknesses, what makes you unique, and the ways you can provide value to others. Doing so will give you a clear understanding of the ways you can be interesting to someone who you’re hoping to connect with.”
― Jayson Gaignard, Mastermind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers, and Linchpins

“Get comfortable with the uncomfortable because un-faced fears become your limits.”
― Jayson Gaignard, Mastermind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers, and Linchpins

“Who you surround yourself with is who you become, so choose wisely.”
― Jayson Gaignard, Mastermind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers, and Linchpins

“just as you had some growing up to do in adolescence, we all have some growing up to do in adulthood as well.”
― Rob McNamara, The Elegant Self: A Radical Approach to Personal Evolution for Greater Influence In Life

“Learning more information is not the same as development. Learning is a wonderful way to enrich, change and progress”
― Rob McNamara, The Elegant Self: A Radical Approach to Personal Evolution for Greater Influence In Life

“Within humanity is goodness that is alive and fully intact but, in these times, it is surrounded by the darkness of uncertainty and fear.”
― Sakyong Mipham, The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity's Hidden Treasure

“studying itself does not lead to wisdom. Rather, by self-reflecting, I needed to internalize what I had learned, try it out in my daily life, and then reflect on the outcome. That is the process that leads”
― Sakyong Mipham, The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity's Hidden Treasure

“Shambhala is not only a place; it is a spiritual path,”
― Sakyong Mipham, The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity's Hidden Treasure

“Our true nature expresses itself as intelligence, clean energy, mindfulness, presence, and intuition. It also has an element of knowledge.”
― Sakyong Mipham, The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity's Hidden Treasure