- “Better questions to ask are: “Is it true for me now?” “Where did that belief come from?” “Do I still believe it because a first grade teacher told me that over and over?” “Would I be better off if I dropped that belief?” Beliefs that “Boys don’t cry,” and “Girls don’t climb trees,” create men who hide their feelings and women who are afraid to be physical.” You Can Heal Your Life (Louise Hay) Page 35 (Truth, Beliefs, Psychology)
- “If we were taught as a child that the world is a frightening place, then everything we hear that fits that belief we will accept as true for us. The same is true for “Don’t trust strangers,” “Don’t go out at night,” or “People cheat you.” On the other hand, if we were taught early in life that the world is a safe place, then we would hold other beliefs. We could easily accept that love is everywhere, and people are so friendly, and I always have whatever I need.” You Can Heal Your Life (Louise Hay) Page 35
- “The decision on how much to give or leave your children is a deeply personal one, and there are many variables, including individual preferences and specific family situations. Having said that, and admitting there are no rules of thumb, I’ll make some observations using hard numbers. In my experience, with families where the publicly traded financial wealth is in the range of $15 million to $30 million, the opening number is typically $1 million to $2 million per child. In most cases, the amount provides a measure of flexibility, but it may not dramatically change the child’s lifestyle. Also, I see many people deciding that $3 million to $5 million is an appropriate financial inheritance. For families with approximately $100 million and above, many believe that $10 million to $15 million per child is sufficient. Finally, for families with a new worth greater than $500 million, the inheritance often ranges from $25 million to $50 million or more.” Wealth in Families Third Edition (Charles W. Collier) Page 27
- “October 23rd, 1994 – Sunday. Puyo, Ecuador… Ecuador is sweet. It’s pretty. It’s a ghetto in the jungle. The people here are normal but don’t realize what it’s like to live good. But they’re happy. One thing I remember was today a boy with ragged clothes & who lives in a wood shack was praying for the poor. Kind of makes you think. To me, they’re poor but they don’t think so.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
- “Seen with the perspective of eternity, a temporal setback can be an opportunity to develop soul power of eternal significance.” (Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, Nov. 1985, 63)
- “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. ROALD DAHL” Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success. Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty. Kindle Loc. 1210-12