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“A queen is wise. She has earned her serenity, not having had it bestowed on her but having passer her tests. She has suffered and grown more beautiful because of it. She has proved she can hold her kingdom together. She has become its vision. She cares deeply about something bigger than herself. She rules with authentic power.”
― Marianne Williamson

“To be a princess is to play at life. To be a queen is to be a serious player...The purpose of life as a woman is to ascend to the throne and rule with heart.”
― Marianne Williamson

“Spiritual progress is like a detoxification.”
― Marianne Williamson

“As you move toward a dream, the dream moves toward you.”
― Julia Cameron

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets:
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!”
― William Hutchison Murray

“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”
― John Wooden

“You can’t live a perfect day until you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you.”
― John Wooden

“Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.”
― John Wooden

“Be true to yourself.
Make each day your masterpiece.
Help others.
Drink deeply from good books.
Make friendship a fine art.
Build a shelter against a rainy day.
Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.”
― John Wooden

“Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. ”
― John R Wooden

“Discipline yourself and others won't need to.”
― John Wooden, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
― John Wooden

“A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.”
― John Wooden

“Happiness begins where selfishness ends.”
― John Wooden, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

“Listen if you want to be heard”
― John Wooden

“Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life.”
― John Wooden, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

“Never try to be better than someone else. Learn from others, and try to be the best you can be. Success is the by-product of that preparation.”
― John Wooden

“Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.”
― John Wooden

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
― John Wooden

“Don't mistake activity with achievement.”
― John Wooden

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”
― John Wooden

“If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over?”
― John Wooden

“The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.”
― John Wooden, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

“Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”
― John Wooden

“Never make excuses. Your friends don't need them and your foes won't believe them.”
― John Wooden, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

“You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.”
― John Wooden

“It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.”
― John Wooden

“Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.”
― John Wooden, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court