© Carole Kanchier, PhD
July 4, 2020 – Independence Day
Inspiring Quotes from U.S. Presidents
Many Americans, at home and abroad, celebrate the Fourth of July with backyard barbecues, fireworks and, perhaps, a fleeting thought about the long road toward independence our founders began as they declared the “thirteen United States of America” free from colonial rule.
In 1776, as in every era of United States history, the American story has been one of facing and overcoming adversity. Then, as now, imperfect leaders impelled a diverse people toward impossible goals. Against long odds, America has prevailed — so far.
The question Americans should ask on July 4, 2020, is whether they still are ready, willing and able to meet the challenges along the road that generations of citizens — including current generations — paved with their blood, sweat and tears. Today, Americans continue to face challenges: cries for racial justice, an economic recession resulting from rampant disease, domestic political polarization, and a global wave of nationalism threatening to sever ties with alliies.
Can Americans overcome these challenges, or will the fissures among Americans and other nations continue to grow?
On this Independence Day, Americans should consider resolving these problems — declare independence from challenges eating at America’s soul.
Motivational quotes made by inspiring US presidents
Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who make excuses. ― George Washington (1732–1799)
The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.― George Washington (1732- 1799)
Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom. ― Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)
On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock. ― Thomas Jefferson (1743- 1826)
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty” ― James Madison (1751–1836)
If tyranny and oppression come to this land it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. ― James Madison (1751–1836)
A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue ― James Monroe (1758–1831)
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air ― John Quincy Adams (1767–1848)
Try and fail, but don’t fail to try. ― John Quincy Adams – 1767-1848 171ODUCTIVITY
Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who make excuses. ― George Washington (1732–1799)
The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph ― George Washington (1732–1799)
Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom.― Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)
On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock. ― Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. ― James Madison (1751–1836)
If tyranny and oppression come to this land it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” ― James Madison 91751–1836)
A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue ― James Monroe (1758–1831)
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air ― John Quincy Adams (1767–1848)
Try and fail, but don’t fail to try― John Quincy Adams (1767–1848)
Most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln (1809- 1865)
If you want total security, go to prison. There you’re fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking is freedom. Dwight D Eisenhower 1890-1969)
Do not try for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. John F. Kennedy (1917-1983)
Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which such knowledge gives. James Madison (1751-1836)
If your actions inspire others to dream more, Learn more, Do You are a leader more.. John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)
What can you do to inspire fellow Americans to continue to grow and inspire other nations and people to be productive, altruistic and peaceful during our challenging times?
Author Bio: Carole Kanchier, PhD, is an internationally recognized newspaper/digital columnist, registered psychologist, coach and author of award winning, Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life. https://www.amazon.com/Questers-Dare-Change-Your-Life/dp/1508408963. Questers shows how to reevaluate lifelong personal and professional goals and plan for success.
Carole Kanchier has taught at University of California, Berkeley and Santa Cruz, University of Alberta, and other institutions of higher learning. Dr. Kanchier is known for her pioneering, interdisciplinary approach to human potential.
Carole. Kanchier is available for consultations and interviews. Her team will be delighted to send a complementary PDF of Questers Dare to Change.
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