Overview
These significant quotations are powerful not only for their message, but also for who spoke or wrote them and the circumstances surrounding each person.
Jim Stovall, New York Times bestselling author whose books have been adapted into nine films, and Kathy Johnson, a highly regarded author, editor and researcher, share their insight on twenty-two quotations that transcend time and place—forming an energetic link of human experiences.
These are legendary quotations to live by, that shape our lives and inspire us to live more meaningful lives. These men and women had a vision and followed their dreams—you can too!
Quotes include wisdom from:
Artists, Actors, Musicians: Dolly Parton, John Wayne, Norman Rockwell, Lucille Ball, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Louis Gossett Jr., Raquel Welch, Steve Martin, Bob Newhart
Politician: Margaret Thatcher
Novelists, Screenwriter, Journalist: Mel Brooks, Kurt Vonnegut, Leo Tolstoy, Andy Rooney
Scientist: Sir Isaac Newton
Inventor and Business Leader: Henry Ford
Military Icon, Astronaut, Discoverer: Julius Caesar, Neil Armstrong, Robert Ballard
Athletes: Michael Jordan, Chuck Wepner
Discover—or rediscover—the inspiration and motivation you need to create an exciting, impactful, purposeful life worth living…today!
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