We tend to see our character flaws as simple defects, and the simple defects of others as character flaws. Mardy Grothe More Quotes by Mardy Grothe More Quotes From Mardy Grothe Music doesn't have to be your livelihood to make your 'hood lively. Mardy Grothe hood livelihood lively Even though it runs counter to popular belief, Life's critical decisions are usually made in the heart and only later ratified by the brain. Mardy Grothe critical-decisions heart running The music of lovers is not generally appreciated by lovers of music. Mardy Grothe appreciated lovers love By trying to make things easier for their children, parents can make things much harder for them. Mardy Grothe parent trying children The best thing about fear is that it provides a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate courage. Mardy Grothe anticipation wonderful opportunity A life without purpose is like a novel without a plot. It wanders all over the place, is hard to follow, and in the end, doesn't get particularly good reviews. Mardy Grothe plot purpose ends To have meaning, our lives require both passion and purpose. A life without passion is like a furnace without fuel, and without purpose, like a ship without a rudder. Mardy Grothe passion purpose life Never rely on your friends for money, or on your money for friends. Mardy Grothe rely Adolescence is a kind of slavery cleverly disguised as freedom. Mardy Grothe adolescence slavery kind Most of us recognize how important it is to listen respectfully when our loved ones are talking; but we often forget that it is equally important to talk respectfully when they are listening. Mardy Grothe important listening talking In all human affairs, the wisest course is to be passionate about the role of reason and reasonable about the role of passion. Mardy Grothe affair passion roles If you want to understand a difficult or trying person, begin by asking the question: 'What is the wound they are trying to heal?' Mardy Grothe asking want trying If you don't love your work, it's hard to love your life. Mardy Grothe working-it hard love-you If you are completely comfortable with your life, and feeling absolutely no anxiety, then you are probably coasting, and not really growing. Mardy Grothe anxiety growing feelings Excessive wealth is a great problem masquerading as a great good. Mardy Grothe wealth problem If only people fought undeserved praise as much as they do unfair criticism. Mardy Grothe criticism praise people If life were like a competitive race, some people would be given a flying start and others would line up with weights tied to their ankles. Mardy Grothe flying race people If life is a blank canvas and all people are artists, the big challenge we all face may be expressed this way: Will we ultimately produce something approaching a masterpiece, an acceptable but not particularly memorable work of art, or a creation that wouldn't even be purchased at a yard sale? Mardy Grothe memorable people art Be helpful to all who need your assistance, but don't overdo it. Over-helpfulness too often results in under-performance. Mardy Grothe helpful results needs You'll never stand out if your goal in life is to fit in. Mardy Grothe fit goal life-is
