Quotes on Life
A list of fifteen quotations on kindness, faith, happiness and service, from public figures including Princess Diana, Mother Teresa and Bruce Lee.
1.) “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” - Princess Diana
2.) “The present CoVid-19 pandemic has truly been difficult and challenging time for all of us. In this time of trial, it is only right that we look to the Lord Almighty to guide us not only towards the path of righteousness, but also to full recovery.” - Rodrigo R. Duterte, 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines
3.) ”Let's save our children and give the underprivileged an opportunity and a chance in life.” - Hon. Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao, Senator, Republic of the Philippines
4.) “Recreate your life everyday. Learn new skills, target bigger goals and pursue your dreams.” - Robert “Bobby” L. Joseph, Jr., President, Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2020-2021
5.) “As vaccines roll out across different parts of the world, we're optimistic that demand for travel will return and we are ready to serve the rebound.” - Jaber Mohammed, Emirates Airlines Country Manager for the Philippines
6.) “If something is wrong, fix it if you can. But train yourself not to worry. Worry never fixes anything.” - Ernest Hemingway
7.) “Many roads lead to happiness. The surest way goes through Service Above Self.” - Mateo Armando “M.A.T.” T. Caparas, Rotary International President, RY 1986-1987, Former Rotary Club of Manila Member
8.) “The poor do not need our sympathy and our pity, the poor need our love and compassion.” - Mother Teresa
9.) “Don't be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone.”
10.) “People will throw stones at you. Don't throw them back. Collect them all and build an empire.”
11.) “Your happiness is the greatest revenge against those who bring you down.”
12.) “If you can’t be corrected without being offended, you will never grow in life.”
13.) “We could not have asked for anything more. God blessed my father with 94 of the most wonderful years on earth. He enriched our lives with his art, with his incredible talent, and his genius.” - Angela Luz, daughter of the late National Artist Arturo Luz
14.) “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” - Bruce Lee
15.) “I am too old for games, too tired to pretend and too wise for lies.”
President’s Corner