People do not want what we have in our pockets half as much as they want what is in our hearts. If we combine both, intelligently, however, according to our means, we give wisely and well. George Matthew Adams combinegivehalf Change image and share on social
There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. George Matthew Adams makemanthing Change image and share on social
Courage is heartworth making itself felt in deeds. It never waits for chances; it makes chances. George Matthew Adams chancecouragedeed Change image and share on social
There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause. George Matthew Adams applausecareencouragement share on social
We cannot waste time. We can only waste ourselves. George Matthew Adams timewaste Change image and share on social
The easiest thing in the world is to succeed. You can't help it if you follow the rules and play the game the best way you know how according to yourself, instead of according to the one next to you, or above you, or somewhere away from you. George Matthew Adams easyfollowgame share on social
Character is greater than talent, genius, fame, money, friends - there is nothing to compare with it. A man may have all these and yet remain comparatively useless - be unhappy - and die a bankrupt in soul. George Matthew Adams bankruptcharactercomparatively share on social
The birth of the baby Jesus stands as the most significant event in all history, because it has meant the pouring into a sick world the healing medicine of love which has transformed all manner of hearts for almost two thousand years. George Matthew Adams babybirthevent share on social
What is more beautiful than a sea of water with a number of white-winged boats skirting its surface? Poetry and beauty contesting with the wind and the waves! George Matthew Adams beautifulbeautyboat Change image and share on social
People who look down never get much of an idea of the sky where the stars are set. And the fellow who doesn't hitch at least one or two of his wagons to a star never gets very high up. Get your eyes off the ground. Look ahead. George Matthew Adams aheadeyefellow share on social
