A Quill Full of Quotes

This is my "Everything Book". I use it to jot down notes, write down inspiring quotes, packing lists for vacation, weekly menus, goal sheets, craft ideas, etc... It's a never ending list and I just don't know what I did before I got this book. I love quotes, but I'm not good at memorizing the ones that inspire me most, besides what about the good quotes that are second rate? So I write down every good quote I come across into my "Everything Book" and then when I need to be inspired or encouraged I know right where to look. Many times I leaf through my "Everything Book" to get an idea for my blog post. Today I want to share some of my favorite quotes. There is no rhyme or reason to the ones I choose, just some personal favorites!

"Perfectionism has no place in a humble life." - Lydia J Will (Check out her blog here.)

"Don't promise when you're happy,
Don't Reply when you're angry
Don't Decide when you're sad."

"There are two ways to be Rich, one is by acquiring much and the other is by desiring little." - Jackie French Koller

"Slow down and be actively present in the moment."

"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." - William Morris

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new day." - Carl Bard

Teamwork
Coming together is beginning
Keeping together is progress
Working together is success

"True silence...is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment." - William Penn

"To give thanks when you don't feel like it is not hypocrisy, it's obedience." - Dr. John Mitchell

What are some of your favorite quotes? Please share!

Sarah

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