Quotes for (Pre)Teens

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful you will win some false friends and true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you’ve got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway.

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—	Mother Teresa

I envy people who have faith, I just can’t get my head around it”.
“Maybe because your head’s in the way”.

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—	The Bucket List

I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy.
It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world.
So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.

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—	John 16:20-22

You being silly does not translate into you being an airhead.

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—	Nora Roberts

For you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul.

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—	Pslam 31:7

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

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—	Martin Luther King Jr.

The only difference between out secrets is whether we allow them to evolve into tales of heroism or fear.

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You say: It’s impossible

God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

You say: I’m too tired

God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: Nobody really loves me

God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)

You say: I can’t go on

God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms.91:15)

You say: I can’t figure things out

God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: I can’t do it

God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: I’m not able

God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: It’s not worth it

God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)

You say: I can’t forgive myself

God says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: I can’t manage

God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

You say: I’m afraid

God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)

You say: I’m always worried and frustrated

God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)

You say: I don’t have enough faith

God says: I’ve given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

You say: I’m not smart enough

God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: I feel all alone

God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)

Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.

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—	G.K. Chesterton

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

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—	Jeremiah 29:13