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Inspirational Quotes
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“We must have a pure, honest, and warm-hearted motivation, and on top of that, determination, optimism, hope, and the ability not to be discouraged. The whole of humanity depends on this motivation. ”
HH The Dalai LamaSpiritual leader and former head of state of Tibet.
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“I don't believe in aging. I believe in forever altering one's aspect to the sun. Hence my optimism.”
Oscar Wildenovelist, playwright
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“...one of my motivating forces has been to recreate the world I know into a world I wish I could be in. Hence my optimism and happy endings.”
Kristin Hunterauthor
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“If we hadn't had such a magnificent optimism to carry us through all these things, we wouldn't be here. We have survived it on our optimism.”
Edward Steichenphotographer
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“Optimism is the foundation of courage.”
Nicholas Murray Butlerphiloser, educator, diplomat
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“Hope is definitely not the same thing as optimism. It is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out.”
Vaclav Havelpoet, playwright, 1st president of Czech Republic
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“The average pencil is seven inches long, with just a half-inch eraser—in case you thought optimism was dead. ”
Robert Braultpoet
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“Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success.”
Lao Tzuphilosopher
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“One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.”
Unknownoptimism
“The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to his enemy.”
Dietrich Bonhoefferpastor, theologian, German Resistance fighter in World War II
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FITNESS
“If you’re not healthy, you’re not happy.” With this simple but powerful mantra, Linda Fondren has been changing lives in Vicksburg, Mississippi. It’s never easy to lose weight, but with the right motivation it is...
UNITY
In every crisis there are heroes that rise to the challenge. These billboard messages represent our heartfelt appreciation for all who have valiantly stepped up at such a critical time. Thank you for supporting...
SERVICE
In every crisis there are heroes that rise to the challenge. These billboard messages represent our heartfelt appreciation for all who have valiantly stepped up at such a critical time. Thank you for supporting...
OPTIMISM
In every crisis there are heroes that rise to the challenge. These billboard messages represent our heartfelt appreciation for all who have valiantly stepped up at such a critical time. Thank you for supporting...
OPTIMISM
Michael J. Fox is an endearing character whom audiences have come to know through film and TV roles over the past three decades. He is charming, funny, ever-youthful and always surprising. Michael Andrew Fox was...
COURAGE
In every crisis there are heroes that rise to the challenge. These billboard messages represent our heartfelt appreciation for all who have valiantly stepped up at such a critical time. Thank you for supporting...
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OPTIMISM
Michael J. Fox has captivated and inspired audiences for over three decades and continues to be a strong force today as he leads the fight against Parkinson's disease.
Your Hero Stories
Found 27 Hero Stories
LINDA HONNOLD
Linda Honnold is inspiration and very well stands for your entire list of values. She is kind hearted, charitable and compassionate. She is an avid volunteer and organizer and among many others has become a cog in the wheels for the volunteer organizations in Jacksonville, FL. Linda can keep a large group of...
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AMANDA B
My hero is my daughter, Amanda, and she has two beautiful children, Amber and AJ. AJ is severely Autistic. Amanda has weathered the worst, fighting her own health battles. She has never wavered in her hope and optimism for AJ. She has stood by him, rallied for him, and when need be, Mama Bear comes out in her so...
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TONY P
My hero is my husband, Tony. In October 2011, he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in his right tibia. As a result, he had to have his right leg amputated above the knee the following month. Beginning January 9, 2012, he underwent 6 months of the most brutal, grueling chemotherapy known to...
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NICHOLAS T
My beautiful boy Nicholas was born at 32 weeks. A normal pregnancy is 40. Even though he was not that early he only weighed 2 pounds 4 ounces. Other than being little he was perfect. Then 10 days later tragedy hit. He had Necrotizing Enterocolitis which is a gastrointestinal disease that mostly affects premature...
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AARON L
The story of the average everyday hero for many people would be the troops fighting for our freedom, although most people could care less about anything outside of their own lives. The hero that I want to share about is my Calculus teacher, Mr. Labatte, at Trion High School who goes the extra mile to prepare my...
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KELLY K
Kelly is a one of a kind person. With a heart that she opens to all, Kelly is counted on by many. But what really has set Kelly apart and made her my hero is her non-stop optimism and dedication. Kelly has dedicated her life to helping people, and to helping spread awareness for an array of causes.
Let me...
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SMILE
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When I was in second grade and my parents constantly fought and eventually got divorced, my big brother always told me to smile. Smile, and it would be okay. Smile, try to be optimistic, and things would get better. And they did. It’s unhealthy to pout and be upset for extended periods of time, so I...
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YANIV AVIRAN
I know Yaniv personally. I was responsible for the supervision on his remarkable foreign worker, whether she takes care of him as required.... When I visited him, I would ask him questions like: Where do you get your optimism and strength. He probably thought I was encouraging him with these questions. I really...
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HOPEFUL, INSPIRING CAMELLIAS
Hopeful, Inspiring Camellias
by Debbie Porter
As an academic tutor, I try not to compare my students with one other. After all, every person is unique in their experience and learning style. But when thinking about how hard they work to succeed in their studies, I found an iconic correlation in...
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GABRIEL W
One of my heroes is my 9 year-old son, Gabriel. Gabriel was born 11 weeks early along with his twin brother. Both were unable to breathe very long on their own and needed respiratory support in the neonatal intensive care unit. Gabriel's brother recovered quickly and soon was home with his family. But Gabriel's...
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TONY P
My hero is my husband, Tony. In October 2011, he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in his right tibia. As a result, he had to have his right leg amputated above the knee the following month. Beginning January 9,2012,he underwent 6 months of the most brutal, grueling chemotherapy known to medicine. ...
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PETE RAAB
My husband, Pete, is my hero! As a former Marine, Pete served our country during Vietnam and was combat wounded on both tours of duty. In itself, that makes him a hero.
He has carried that courageous Marine with him his entire life; now having been diagnosed with a chronic lung disease, COPD, he inspires me...
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OPTIMISM
This incident happened over two decades ago when I was in high school.There was a debate competition in my neighbouring school and me and my friend volunteered to participate in the debate,there were many topics to choose from and I choose to speak on AIDS..this topic was almost taboo in those days as people were...
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MARIN M
I personally don't know Marin, but I know of Marin through her journal on her website. She was diagnosed with brain cancer in February 2005 and, at 12 years old, she has shown remarkable resilience, strength, and a positive attitude. She was a member of the Swim Atlanta Swim Team and I heard about her through...
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"ROLLER SKATES AND ICE SKATES"
The word"optimism" means the best! After viewing a mini video about a 1923 roller skate adventure send to me by my niece, it brought back memories of the "optimism" and "the best of my family". In Superior , Wis . in the late 1950's and 1960's , my cousins and I didn't spend time with video games and stay inside...
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APPRECIATING ALL THERE IS...
“How dull life would be if we only saw things in black and white. There needs to be shades in between to color this beautiful world.”
You could say that I more amused and intrigued by looking at life through colored lenses as opposed to labelling things into black and white categories. I don’t believe that...
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MANYANG REATH KHER
Manyang is incredible. We both attended the University of Richmond together, and he involved me in his story one day when he asked me to proofread a grant application for him when I was sitting next to him in the library. Since then, his genuine heart has been apparent in every conversation that I've had with...
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LOOKING AT THE BRIGHT SIDE
It is pretty obvious how other people's mood and feelings affect your own mood and feelings - if you are going though the day and someone that is constantly angry or sad it can make you annoyed, sad or even angry too. During high school I was going through the classic rebellious teenager phase in which I would...
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RANDY
My hero is a wondrous man named Randy Pausch. His entire life, he has been a symbol of greatness and integrity. Even as he discovered he had cancer, he chose not to mope and dread the inevitable.
Instead, Randy became an embodiment of hope and eternal optimism. His memory still lives on today and continues to...
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MOM
When I was younger I watched my mom battle cancer. I saw the fight she put up. She was constantly struggling with exhaustion and the stressful side effects of chemotherapy. Even though she had to handle all this, my mom somehow kept a smile on her face the whole time. Her positive attitude and warrior's mentality...
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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
I have come a long way from riding on the back of a donkey as a child in Portugal in the 50's and 60's, where I grew up. My family was poor; in fact, I recall times when my courageous mother had to literally beg for food to feed four hungry boys. At the time, we also never had a permanent home to live in, and...
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ANNIE PAGATPAT P
She is a teacher of sorts: A teacher who understands with just a look, a teacher who had her smile a bargain, and a teacher who really knows your worth.
I love her and she owns a portion of my heart.
She is incomparable.
She is one of a kind.
A beautiful person inside and out.
A loving...
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TANYA RAAB
The person I would like to recognize as my hero is Tanya Raab. You may recognize the name because she was the one who nominated my dad, Pete Raab. I wanted to shed light on the fact that my dad, has been blessed by finding and loving another hero. My stepmom, Tanya Raab has one of the biggest hearts out of...
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PAT S
This is OPTIMISM Month at my high school. I listened to the national news this evening and my hero is the UT Women's Basketball coach, Pat Summit. She was recently diagnosed with early stage dementia at the young age of 59. She shines when it comes to this month's value. Her quote for today was, "It is what it is...
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MARCUS M
Marcus was a co-worker of mine for many years and I've never seen anyone so devoted to their job. I've often caught myself just watching him interact with customers. He's never met a stranger, and is an overall genuine and good person. He taught me that being cool doesn't mean playing the 'tough guy,' and...
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AVERY G
It's not often your hero is younger then you but there are rare circumstances. On April 26th, 2010 at just five years old Avery was diagnosed with leukemia at Blank Children's Hospital. Avery is the youngest of four siblings.
April 26th would change the life of her tight knit family. Hospitalized for a week...
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DUERME CON LOS ANGELES
All summer, I waited apprehensively for the letter. Through the hot days in June and sticky days in July, I ran out front to the mailbox and returned inside empty-handed and disappointed. After what felt like years, the crisp white envelope sealed with a blue Hofstra University crest finally arrived. No, this...
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Newspaper Articles
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A BETTER LIFE
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN.
How Graham Nash is still leading children into a better future.
As a teenager, Graham Nash co-founded The Hollies with his school friend, Allan Clarke. They became one of the most popular groups to emerge from the UK as part of the “British Invasion”. Read Article
As a teenager, Graham Nash co-founded The Hollies with his school friend, Allan Clarke. They became one of the most popular groups to emerge from the UK as part of the “British Invasion”. Read Article
NEVER EVER GIVE UP
NEVER, EVER GIVE UP.
The incredible story of the 12-year-old cancer patient who brings joy to half a million children fighting cancer.
Life can feel terribly unfair. And yet for some people, when life hands them the worst possible circumstance, they are at their absolute best. Jessie Joy Rees is just such a person. Read Article
Life can feel terribly unfair. And yet for some people, when life hands them the worst possible circumstance, they are at their absolute best. Jessie Joy Rees is just such a person. Read Article
DON'T DRIVE DISTRACTED
THE CURSE OF TEXTING AND DRIVING.
How one father turned personal tragedy into triumph for thousands of teenagers by creating the Honor Connor Scholarship Fund.
Coming of age is that time in each of our lives when we begin to see the possibilities. The world opens up in ways that matures our vision, gives us a sense of responsibility and gratitude. Read Article
Coming of age is that time in each of our lives when we begin to see the possibilities. The world opens up in ways that matures our vision, gives us a sense of responsibility and gratitude. Read Article
ENCOURAGEMENT
THE CALM IN THE STORM.
Being that one voice of encouragement in a community makes all the difference.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when the volunteers have moved on but the residents are still there, David parks his car beside an apartment building. The light is waning. The building is made of stone, one of the few on this side of New Orleans. He opens his trunk, drags out four grocery bags of food, closes the trunk with his elbow and enters the building. Read Article
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when the volunteers have moved on but the residents are still there, David parks his car beside an apartment building. The light is waning. The building is made of stone, one of the few on this side of New Orleans. He opens his trunk, drags out four grocery bags of food, closes the trunk with his elbow and enters the building. Read Article
HONOR THE PAST
THE SECRET INGREDIENT TO A GOOD MEAL: FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Bernetta McKindra pays tribute to her grandfather, the Barbecue King of Kansas City. A StoryCorps story.
The early 1900s in America were rough years for much of the population. The economy was strained, the great flu pandemic shortened lifespans, World War l took its toll, and many common diseases were not yet treatable the way they are today. But the working class found ways to thrive. They were resourceful, lived in close-knit communities and looked out for each other. Read Article
The early 1900s in America were rough years for much of the population. The economy was strained, the great flu pandemic shortened lifespans, World War l took its toll, and many common diseases were not yet treatable the way they are today. But the working class found ways to thrive. They were resourceful, lived in close-knit communities and looked out for each other. Read Article
YOU CAN DO THIS
YOU CAN DO THIS
Roland is trim and fit. Yet in his early forties, his knees are giving him trouble. He hobbles across the infield of the track, shouting encouragement to runners, pausing to give a little instruction, gathering the hundred or so small athletes together for organized drills and stretches. Read Article
Roland is trim and fit. Yet in his early forties, his knees are giving him trouble. He hobbles across the infield of the track, shouting encouragement to runners, pausing to give a little instruction, gathering the hundred or so small athletes together for organized drills and stretches. Read Article
DO WRITE
HOPE. DREAM. BECOME.
Expressing emotions in a healthy way helps us see the world for what it is and, more importantly, how we choose to engage with it. Check out these young poetry winners from the WPSU poetry contest in Pennsylvania.
In classrooms across the country, students returning to fall assignments find themselves befuddled by the most daunting homework assignment: write a poem. Read Article
In classrooms across the country, students returning to fall assignments find themselves befuddled by the most daunting homework assignment: write a poem. Read Article
RESILIENCE
DON’T LET A BAD DAY TRICK YOU INTO BELIEVING YOU HAVE A BAD LIFE.
Allie Newman not only survived cancer but also helps hospitals better meet the needs of teenage cancer patients.
A cancer diagnosis can bring you to the very edge of the cliff. It did for Allie Newman. A bright, athletic 16-year-old one day and a cancer patient the next. Read Article
A cancer diagnosis can bring you to the very edge of the cliff. It did for Allie Newman. A bright, athletic 16-year-old one day and a cancer patient the next. Read Article
SPREAD YOUR WINGS
IT’S NOT YOUR LIFESPAN, IT’S YOUR WINGSPAN.
How one girl’s 16 years of life impacts thousands.
Penny Doerge should have had a normal childhood, hanging out with friends and growing into adulthood before thinking about how she could change the world. Read Article
Penny Doerge should have had a normal childhood, hanging out with friends and growing into adulthood before thinking about how she could change the world. Read Article