Things I don't understand don't destroy my faith in the things I do understand. Richard L. Evans More Quotes by Richard L. Evans More Quotes From Richard L. Evans Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was. Richard L. Evans motivationalinspirationallife Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them. Richard L. Evans teachinginspirationalchildren Life moves in one direction only - and each day we are faced with an actual set of circumstances, not with what might have been, not with what we might have done, but with what is, and with where we are now- and from this point we must proceed; not from where we were, not from where we wish we were - but from where we are. Richard L. Evans one-directionwishmoving May we never let the things we can't have or don't have or shouldn't have spoil our enjoyment of the things we do have and can have. Richard L. Evans spoilenjoymentmay It is possible for two people who have wide differences of preference and opinion, of habits, of teaching, of training, of background and belief to enjoy the company of each other in many ways. Indeed, a diversity of friendships is one of life's real enrichments. To learn of the goodness of those who are unlike-their worth, their sincerity, their good hearts, their good minds, their good company-is rich and rewarding. It is wonderful to have a wide range of choice friends who can be counted on, friends who can be enjoyed and loved and trusted. Such is the meaning of friendship. Richard L. Evans realteachingheart A person soon learns how little he knows when a child begins to ask questions. Richard L. Evans parentinglittleschildren Marriage requires the giving and keeping of confidences, the sharing of thoughts and feelings, respect and understanding always, marriage requires humility - the humility to repent, the humility to forgive. Marriage requires flexibility (to give and take) and firmness: not to compromise principles. And a wise and moderate sense of humor. Both need to be pulling together in the same direction. Richard L. Evans respectmarriagewise What is it that makes us suppose that we can more easily do twice tomorrow what we didn't do once today! Richard L. Evans tomorrowmotivationaltoday May we never let the things we can't have, or don't have, or shouldn't have, spoil our enjoyment of the things we do have and can have. As we value our happiness let us not forget it. For one of the greatest lessons in life is learning to be happy without the things we cannot or should not have. Richard L. Evans learninghappinesslife Your direction is more important than your speed. Richard L. Evans speedimportant Work is the best wonder drug ever devised by God. Work is as necessary to man as eating and sleeping. Pleasure derived from labor is the sweetest of all pleasures. Richard L. Evans drugsleepmen It sometimes seems that we live as if we wonder when life is going to begin. It isn't always clear just what we are waiting for, but some of us sometimes persist in waiting so long that life slips by - finding us still waiting for something that has been going on all the time. . . . This is the life in which the work of this life is to be done. Today is as much a part of eternity as any day a thousand years ago or as will be any day a thousand years hence. This is it, whether we are thrilled or disappointed, busy or bored! This is life, and it is passing. Richard L. Evans procrastinationlongyears There never was a tonic that would cure more social ailments than a healthy, happy home. There never was a greater source of social stability than an affectionate and understanding family. There never was a better way of helping children to happiness than the close confidence of wise and loving and responsible parents. Richard L. Evans wisehomechildren We have to trust the Lord God for so many things, and it is but one thing more to trust him in the issues of life and death, and to accept the fact that his plans and promises and purposes transcend the bounds of this world and of this life. With such faith the years are kind, and peace and reconciliation do come to those who have laid to rest their loved ones - who, even in death, are not far removed from us, and of whom our Father in heaven will be mindful until we meet again even as we are mindful of our own children. Richard L. Evans peacefatherchildren We should think seriously before we slam doors, before we burn bridges, before we saw off the limb on which we find ourselves sitting. Richard L. Evans bridgesdoorsthinking When in the world are we going to begin to live as if we understood that this is life? This is our time, our day...and it is passing. What are we waiting for? Richard L. Evans waitinglifeworld Literally, no man ever sees himself as others see him. No photograph or reflection ever gives us the same slant on ourselves that others see. It has often been proved on the witness stand that no two people ever see the same accident precisely the same way. We see through different eyes and from different angles. But if we could see things as other people see them, we could come closer to knowing why they do what they do and why they say what they say. Richard L. Evans eyephotographymen One of the greatest accomplishments in this world would be that of lifting human hearts. Blessed are they who are kind and considerate of the feelings of other people. Richard L. Evans blessedheartpeople One of the most fruitless, irritating wastes in the world is arguing-the contentious, endless kind of arguing that is akin to quarreling, and causes feuding in families and among friends, and leaves resentful feeling in homes, in hearts, in businesses and professions, and in all kinds of gatherings in public and private places, and in all relationships of life-and with so little that it ever seems to settle! Richard L. Evans homefeelingsheart Shouldn't the commandments be re-written? No, they should be re-read! Richard L. Evans commandmentswrittenshould
