Dalai Lama Quotes

God helps only those who are prepared and determined to help themselves.

Our elevation must be the result of self-efforts and work of our own hands. No other human power can accomplish it. If we but determine it shall be so, it will be so.

God helps those who help themselves.

God helps those who help themselves.

The gods help them that help themselves.

A lot of people didn't think I would be here. But I put myself in great positions and I always had the mentality that what is meant for me is meant for me. The only person that can stop you is yourself.

Listen: God doesn't care whether or not you make your next jump shot. God will give you a lot of things in life, but he's not going to give you your jump shot. Only hard work will do that.

Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to doDon't wish it were easier, wish you were better.

You can't wait around for destiny to give you what you think you deserve, you have to earn it, even if you think you've paid your dues.

You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.

Once you plant seeds of success, your tree will bear fierce fruit.

A man must rise by his own efforts and walk by faith.

What keeps so many people back is simply unwillingness to pay the price, to make the exertion, the effort to sacrifice their ease and comfort.

Success is mine when I work my hardest to become my best, and I alone determine whether I do so.

As long as you are trying your very best, there can be no question of failure.

The big secret in life is there is no secret. Whatever your goal. You can get there if you're willing to work.

You have the potential to become anything to which you set your mind. You have a mind and a body and a spirit. With these three working together, you can walk the high road that leads to achievement and happiness. But this will require effort and sacrifice and faith.

No one likes to fail. But we mortals do not become champions without effort and discipline or without making mistakes.

Good things aren't supposed to just fall into your lap. God is very generous, but He expects you to do your part first.

The question is not whether the formula for success will work, but rather whether the person will work the formula.

The gent who wakes up and finds himself a success hasn't been asleep.

With hard work, living a good life, you can do anything. You will be rewarded for that.

Hoping gets you nothing in life. If you want more in life it’s your job to earn it.

I don't believe in luck. We make our own good fortune.

I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it.