Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
Progression and achievement belong to those who have learned to use the opportunity of now. Our strides of today will determine our locations tomorrow.
Marvin J. Ashton
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Marvin J. Ashton
Age: 78 †
Born: 1915
Born: May 6
Died: 1994
Died: February 25
Clergyman
Politician
Achievement
Tomorrow
Strides
Learned
Locations
Opportunity
Stride
Use
Progression
Today
Location
Belong
Determine
More quotes by Marvin J. Ashton
Still, small heavenly voices penetrate the heart with their gentle, convincing declarations… Most often, hope, encouragement, and direction come from a soft, piercing voice. Small voices are heard only by those who are willing to listen.
Marvin J. Ashton
The difference between those who are committed and those who are not is the difference between the words want and will.
Marvin J. Ashton
The direction in which we are moving is more important than where we are at the moment. Goal setting should cause us to stretch as we make our way.
Marvin J. Ashton
Sometimes when family members least deserve love, they need it the most.
Marvin J. Ashton
God has given each of us one or more special talents....It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given.
Marvin J. Ashton
Greatness is best measured by how well an individual responds to the happenings in life that appear to be totally unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved.
Marvin J. Ashton
Good cheer is a state of mind or mood that promotes happiness or joy... With God’s help, good cheer permits us to rise above the depressing present or difficult circumstances. It is a process of positive reassurance and reinforcement. It is sunshine when clouds block the light.
Marvin J. Ashton
Give no time to finding fault of criticism.
Marvin J. Ashton
True love is a process. True love requires personal action.
Marvin J. Ashton
Many marriage tragedies are caused, not by lack of money, but rather by the mismanagement of it.
Marvin J. Ashton
Peace-not passion, not personal possessions, not personal accomplishments nor happiness-is one of the greatest blessings a man can receive.
Marvin J. Ashton
Where you have been is not nearly as important as where you are and where you're going.
Marvin J. Ashton
God knows the feelings in every human heart. He can soften sorrow and lead when there seems to be no light. Prayer can give guidance and confidence. It reminds us that no one need be alone in this world. If all else fails, remember, God and one other person can be a family.
Marvin J. Ashton
Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now joy is us and always.
Marvin J. Ashton
I recommend you come to know your Father in Heaven. Come to love Him. Always remember that He loves you and will give you guidance and support if you will but give Him the chance. Include Him in your decision making. Include Him in your heartaches and heartbreaks. Include Him when you take inventory of your personal worth.
Marvin J. Ashton
Tact is rubbing out another's mistakes, not rubbing them in.
Marvin J. Ashton
Resentment and anger are not good for the soul. They are foul things.
Marvin J. Ashton
Blessed is he or she who avoids being offended.
Marvin J. Ashton
Sometimes when family members least deserve love, they need it most. Love is not appropriately expressed in threats, accusations, expressions of disappointment, or retaliation. Real love takes time, patience, help, and continuing performances.
Marvin J. Ashton
God grant to all of us the power and strength to be people of integrity, and the insight and wisdom to avoid being led into the snares of the dishonest.
Marvin J. Ashton
