Quotes on Life
A selection of fifteen quotations on life, leadership and vaccination compiled by PP Frank Evaristo.
1.) “Grandparents are the link between generations, to pass on to the young the experience of life and faith.” - Pope Francis
2.) “And I pledge this to you: I will be a President for all Americans. I will fight as hard for those who did not support me as for those who did.” - Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., 46th President of the United States of America
3.) “If destined to lead the nation, then let it be. We live a life that is controlled by God. Where God leads me, there I’ll be.” - Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte
4.) “If the Holy Father, Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had themselves vaccinated and, in my estimation, it helps if people would see me publicly vaccinated, why not?” - CBCP President Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles
5.) “Challenges are what makes life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
6.) “I have been in the arena, so I think I have earned the right to say that an ounce of their effort is worth more than the ton of criticism they receive day in and day out.” - Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
7.) “Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles.” - Charlie Chaplin
8.) “If you spend praying for people instead of talking about them, you'll get better results.”
9.) “Sometimes things that hurt you most, teach you the greatest lessons of life.”
10.) “Independence doesn't mean you can do everything on your own. It means you have control over your life choices.”
11.) “Do not vaccinate healthcare workers first. If it fails, we are all in trouble. Vaccinate politicians first. If we lose a few of them, it won't matter.”
12.) “Don't wait for things to get better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now. Otherwise, you’ll run out of time”
13.) ”Characterize people by their actions and you will never be fooled by their words.”
14.) “Age is just a number. Life and aging are the greatest gifts that we could possibly ever have.” - Cicely Tyson
15.) “If you want to be successful you must respect one rule. Never lie to yourself.” - Paulo Coelho
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