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“Few people know how to take a walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence and nothing too much.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson {image}

“I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.” – Michael Phelps {image}

“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin {image}

“The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That’s real glory. That’s the essence of it.” – Vince Lombardi {image}

“Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.” – Muhammad Ali Olympics start on July 27. Go Team USA! {image}

“Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.” – Samuel Johnson {image}

“Nothing can bring you happiness but yourself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson {image: La Petite Magazine} 

“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.”  – Abraham Lincoln  

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” – Charlie Chaplin Quick side note: this quote was perfect after a fantastic three-day weekend with incredible friends in Las Vegas. A little recap to follow later today! {image: Sparrow Soirées}

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou {image via}