Zig Ziglar's Life Lifters

Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they've never failed to imitate them.
To be loved, be lovable.
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men! Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.
Do not tell me how hard you work. Tell me how much you get done.
Do more, give more, try harder, aim higher, and give thanks. The rewards will be yours.
Out from under it. “We never do anything well 'til we cease to think about the manner of doing it.
Remember that every man at times stumbles and must be helped up: if he's down, you cannot carry him. The only way in which any man can be helped permanently is to help himself.
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
You are the determining factor in your future. Don't let others be your judge and jury with their pity and negative thoughts or feeling. Know that you are here for a reason. Recognize, develop, and use the resources you do have. Others see the surface; you know your heart.
Attitudosis cannot survive a strong, steady dose of uplifting literature or a regular donation of your time to a good cause. Make eye contact with someone who doesn't expect it and then give her your best smile. When you are willing to improve your attitude and you take action to do so, you'll enjoy life even more.
I believe in one God and no more, and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.
What a mistake to suppose that the passions are strongest in youth. The passions are not stronger, but the control over them is weaker. They are more easily excited; they are more violent and apparent, but they have less energy, less durability, less intense and concentrated power than in mature life.
All of us are not born with equal opportunities. But over a period of time, regardless of our parentage, place of birth, prospects in our communities, or education, the day comes when we have to make the choice to let our past teach us—or beat us.
Vulgar of manner, overfed, Overdressed and underbred; Heartless, Godless, hell's delight, Rude by day and lewd by night.
Politics is the science of how who gets what, when and why.
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
How happy a person is depends upon the depth of his gratitude. You will notice at once that the unhappy person has little gratitude toward life, other people and God.
Problems—God's method of revealing himself to anyone who is interested.
Individuals score points, but teams win games. This is true in athletic events and in life. If you make it in life, your “team” of parents, teachers, ministers, etc., will have played a major role in your success.
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
Express gratitude for what you have. This increases the possibility that eventually you will have more to express gratitude for.
Live as you will have wished to have lived when you are dying.” —Christian Furchtegott Gellert
Message! With God's help you can change and take control of your life. You plus God equals enough.