Lets Get a Little Inspired

Ironically, I also found this from one of my friends facebook notes. Hamdulillah, it is possible to find some good on facebook Although its long, it really is worth the read so take a couple of minutes and read the following:

From My Grandfather’s Diary, 1957:

When attempting to buy anything, do not, say. “Can I afford this”? But “Can do without it”?

The best way to succeed in life is to act on the advice you give to others.

Prescription for a successful life: Acquire honesty; Seek humility; Practice economy; Love fidelity.

The man who refused to adopt new ideas and methods should logically resist all progress.

Imagination is an asset, but alone it will not get you there.

Argument thrives when facts are scarce.

Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success.

A man is valued as he makes himself valuable.

An educated mind is said to be distinguished by the ability to doubt.

Fame is what you have taken, Character’s what you give.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

You must keep your finger on the pulse of events.

The best doctors in the world are Dr. Diet and Dr. Quiet.

Be slow to promise, but quick to fulfill.

Prefer loss to unjust gains.

Always be found at your post.

Well arranged time is the mark of well arranged mind.

Some men are wise, some otherwise.

Make haste but slowly.

First plan your work then work your plan.

It is just as essential to know what not to do, as it is to know what to do.

The love of wealth steals the wealth of love.

Good handwriting is a Divine gift.

Character is fed largely through the eyes and ears.

One must lock the door of the mind against evil.

Aspirations know no bounds.

Trust in God is the best founded aspiration

The wise aim at perfection. The foolish aim at wealth.

A man is hidden beneath his own tongue.

To assist the wrong is to oppress the right.

Enmity is the occupation of fools.

The Chief aim of wisdom is to admit one’s ignorance.

Be generous but do not be extravagant.

Do not mind the speaker but mind the speech.

He who does not recognize himself perishes.

Patience overcomes misfortunes.

Square dealing and straight thinking are fundamental factors in success.

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

A man’s worth does not depend upon his age—some men are useless at any age.

Sacrifice money rather than principle.

Concentration is a fundamental factor in efficiency.

There is a right moment for all things—-do not miss it.

Leisure is sweet when it follows work well done.

Honor can only be purchased by worthy actions.

No man will grow unless he has faith in himself.

A wise man always knows when to stop for breathing space.

Consider well, than decide promptly.

Constant serenity of mind can only be secured by a clear conscience.

He who knows how to speak, knows also when to be silent.

Anything is impossible if you have made up your mind that you cannot do it.

Trust your hopes and not your fears

Maintain a nice balance between logic and instinct.

Interdependence is just as true of individuals as of nations.

Take care inshaAllah and du’as.

-radf

Allahumma sali ala sayyidina muhammadin an-Nabbiyil ummiyi Wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa salim.

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