Wisdom from "The Surrendered Wife" - Part II

You must be the change you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Ghandhi

To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right - Confucius

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. - Kahlil Gibran

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserves your love and affection. - Buddha

When nobody around you seems to measure up, it's time to check your yardstick. - Bill Lemley

Some women work so hard to make good husbands that they never manage to make good wives. - Anonymous

The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want. - Ben Stein

If there hadn't been women we'd still be squatting in a cave eating raw meat, because we made civilization in order to impress our girlfriends. - Orson Welles

The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes. - Jonathan Swift

There is no security in this life. There is only opportunity. - Douglas MacArthur

One does not toss out the gold because the bag is dirty. - Buddha

The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done us a small favour wish that he might have done you a great one. - Russell Lynes

Welcome anything that comes to you, but do not long for anything else. - Andre Gide

I praise loudly, I blame softly. - Catherine II of Russia

The supreme happiness of life is he conviction that we are loved. - Victor Hugo

When I find myself fading, I close my eyes and realise that my friends are my energy. - Anonymous

A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same. - Elbert Hubbard

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. - Dave Barry