Quotes and sayings

I am not a guru nor a philosopher but most of the time, especially when my mind is wandering to another place, I think of words, those words become phrases, and those phrases become quotes or sayings.

Here are some that I came up with and posted on Twitter. Some are self-explanatory, while others are quirky or out of this world.

Enjoy reading...

Why let anger and hate consume or control your life? Detach yourself from the chains that hold you down.

Good and evil are always at war within ourselves.

Climb a mountain to see blue skies.

Every journey begins with one small step. The adventure continues...

Get out of your comfort zone.

When we're angry, our judgment gets clouded.

The choices we make shape our future.

Give me courage and strength.

In humble silence, I submit!

We are but a tiny blip on the radar.

Let God be our judge.

Football players are goal-oriented. Sprinters are always in a hurry.

We are constantly searching for answers.

Always, keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.

Social media made stalking a lot easier.

Sometimes, you have to step on the brakes. Slow down.

Leave everything behind.

Good things happen when you least expect it.

Back to the Stone Age.

Thankful for another year, and that I continue to breathe, for the blessings that come in bunches or in trickles like rain in the desert.

We must co-exist even if we have different beliefs.

I'm a journeyman.

Even heroes need a helping hand sometimes.

We can learn a lot from the past.

Was expecting a fastball but the Pitcher threw a curveball.

I observe in silence.

Here's a serving of humble pie.

I still believe in miracles. No matter what lies and stories you fabricate, the truth will come out. Judgment day will come.

Death will someday come knocking at our door.

Why did the waiter quit playing tennis? Because he is required to serve.

Expect the unexpected and lower your expectations.

I face my own problems no matter how difficult it is and I always try to find a solution.

Men who physically, emotionally, and psychologically abuse their wives or girlfriends are cowards.

Lying and making up stories to cover up those lies are perfect qualifications for a person who wants to run for public office.

Some people are afraid of change. But change is good. Change for the better to improve your life.

Every relationship needs T.R.U.S.T. Truthfulness, Respect, Understanding, Simplicity, Thoughtfulness.

Blaming is what impossible people do, and they do it well. Remember, impossible people can do no wrong.

Easter is the commemoration of our freedom from sin through Christ our Lord's resurrection.

Pause, pray, reflect, repent and change.

Some things are not meant to be.

Finding the strength to forgive the people who hurt you is a courageous thing to do.

Nobody's perfect, we all make mistakes.

We must learn how to stand up each time we stumble and fall.

Treat others the same way you wanted to be treated. Pay it forward. What goes around, comes around.

Humility is a sign of maturity. Owning up to your mistakes is not a sign of weakness.

We gain wisdom as we age.

You must first respect others, for you to receive it.

Faith, hope, and love are some of the treasures that no person can take away from you.

We may look like a worthless lump of clay, but with our Master's hands, He can turn us into a useful pottery jar.

Laughter lightens our souls and refreshes our spirits.

Some people gain wisdom as they age. Some age without wisdom.

Be part of the solution, not the problem.

We see things differently.

We will be judged according to our works.

Are you a blessing or a burden to other people?

May we 'die' and be resurrected with Christ this Lenten season.

Aside from the traditions (Palm Sunday, Visita Iglesia, Way of the Cross, Pabasa, and Salubong), may we find the true meaning of Lent.

Good things happen to those who wait.

Learning is a continuous process.

You can no longer bring back the lost hours.

I'm not a psycho, I'm just special.

We need to fight fire with fire.

Your priorities begin to change as you grow older.

Some people are good at digging the dirt of others, but fail to find the mud splattered on their faces.

Some people can't handle the truth that is why they come up with lies and other stories to cover up everything.

In the end, when our time comes to face the Lord, He will not ask us how many times we prayed each day. If we recited the entire rosary's 20 mysteries? How many hours were we spent kneeling at the altar? If we memorized the bible from cover to cover? How much do we contribute at church? Or even if we made various offerings in His name.

The question we must expect from God when we stand in front of Him is how we treat our fellowmen.

Did we spread lies, makeup stories, malign and falsely accuse other people? Did we fool others to advance our own personal motives? Or did we cover up the truth to protect a family member?

All things happen for a reason.

Some people are still living in the stone age, when in fact we're already in the new millennium.

We need to let go of things that are dragging us down.

Funny how, sometimes, our lives are intertwined.

In today's age of camera phones and selfies, some of us are more concerned with looking beautiful outside instead of enhancing our character.

Dark clouds cover the horizon.

Hoping that all women who are victims of any type of abuse may find the courage to fight back.

Children are the first casualties of every conflict.

You must first respect others, for you to receive it.

Pride has its positive and negative effects.

I control my own destiny. People around me can give their advice. But in the end, I'll be the one who'll make the decision.

You should really practice what you preach. That's why I don't preach.

You reap what you sow.

Faith, hope, and love are some of the treasures that no person can take away from you.

We may look like a worthless lump of clay, but with our Master's hands, He can turn us into a useful pottery jar.

Is peace merely an absence of conflict?

Be an optimist.

Knowledge belongs to everyone,