James A. Murphy III Professions : American Politician Browse All Authors Top 11 quotes by James A. Murphy III Thoughts turn to other's just a little more this time of year. Days grow shorter and memories grow longer. Families and friends gather in celebration or hope. Giving is a reflection of our love and caring for each other and those less fortunate. May your thoughts turn to gratitude this holiday season and carry on throughout the next year. James A. Murphy III gratitude holiday memories Just for today, SMILE a little more. Just for today, ask someone how he or she is really doing. Just for today, remember, while some may have it better than you do, there are others whom definitely have it worse than you! Just for today, just let go, just for today. James A. Murphy III smile letting-go may Good times are a reminder and a reward for dealing with the difficult and challenging times we all go through. The trick is to celebrate the good times in advance of the difficult times. Always remember, good times await you after the difficult times pass. James A. Murphy III rewards good-times challenges Music is the language of all. It tames the savage beast and allows us to get over heartbreak. It helps us express what we really want to say and it has the power to lift hearts and awaken our souls. James A. Murphy III savages soul heart If you had to spend every second, of every day, of every year of your life with someone, would you do whatever it took to love that person? Would you be a best friend, a teacher, coach and mentor? Would you do whatever it takes to treat that person with respect? Well guess what? That someone is you! Who deserves the best more than you do? Think about it and have an outstanding day...! James A. Murphy III teacher years thinking Are you desperate or determined? With desperation comes frustration. With determination comes purpose, achievement, and peace. James A. Murphy III achievement frustration determination Forgive, forget, learn the lesson and move forward! James A. Murphy III forgiveness forgiving moving What happened yesterday is over. What happens today is up to you. James A. Murphy III up-to-you yesterday today At the end of the game the king and the pawn go in the same box. James A. Murphy III I only make my kids call me “your honor,” everyone else can just call me Jim. James A. Murphy III mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice James A. Murphy III Similar Authors Bill W. Clayton american-politician Bob Allen american-politician Brian E. Frosh american-politician Brad Carson american-politician Bonnie Lowenthal american-politician Arthur B. Robinson american-politician All Authors