Carlos Wallace Quotes

No one makes it to the top by themselves. Each step you take is guided by at least one person's blood, sweat and tears. Appreciate those who stand behind you as you rise. They are the only ones who will catch you if you fall. The ladder of success is steadiest when someone's there to support it.

~ Carlos Wallace

Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.

~ Carlos Wallace

In a relationship, prudent application of the gray theory is a key ingredient in assuring years of happiness; “till death do us part”. Balance is at the center of success, satisfaction and a lifetime of love.

~ Carlos Wallace

I understand (finally) that God does not REACT to prayers or petitions. He has ACTED. It is already done.

~ Carlos Wallace

Why trade definite for a maybe?

~ Carlos Wallace

Words, and faith, will only take you as far as your actions allow.

~ Carlos Wallace

Success is determined by how little time you have to worry whether others are criticizing you, while being too focused to address them if they are.

~ Carlos Wallace

Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.

~ Carlos Wallace

Stop giving the best part of you to those unworthy of that gift.

~ Carlos Wallace

Some relationships require you have a big appetite. Chances are, at some point, you may have to swallow your pride, eat your words, lick your wounds, and stomach a lot of nonsense. While a little humble pie never hurt anyone you do have control over how much of this menu you get served and can always decide when you've had your fill.

~ Carlos Wallace

In relationships, everyone makes mistakes. If you are forgiven for yours, don't take it for granted.

~ Carlos Wallace

Truth be told, many couples spend more time planning the wedding and the honeymoon than they do preparing for the marriage.

~ Carlos Wallace

Turbulence during a relationship does not mean its core, foundation and essence changes. Couples will run into obstacles. The challenge may knock the wind out of them, but it does not have to cripple their resolve. Both people must trust that on the other side of crisis still exist the qualities you appreciate.

~ Carlos Wallace

Trying to change someone to suit your desires is a setup for disappointment.

~ Carlos Wallace

No one should gain access to the important areas of your life if you are not absolutely sure they are there for good reason.

~ Carlos Wallace

No matter how worldly I became, there was always that one part of me that never forgot where I came from and how simple life was there.

~ Carlos Wallace

Ultimately, it’s about determining what matters most to you; what’s important; what it will take to achieve your intended goal. And once you’ve identified these key components to growth, shed the excess; do away with the unnecessary.

~ Carlos Wallace

Don't let life's challenges discourage you. Some things are just out of your control. Make it work for you! The most painful lessons of the past can teach you how to survive in the present .

~ Carlos Wallace

Don't be managed by the likelihood of mishaps. Be motivated by the promise of favor!

~ Carlos Wallace

Never let fear of short term heartache interfere with your long term happiness.

~ Carlos Wallace

Nothing will ever be solved if we wallow in the darkness of denial.

~ Carlos Wallace

Keep your eyes and your mind open. Don’t be blinded by filters like fear, uncertainty, pessimism and negativity.

~ Carlos Wallace

Occupy your thoughts with purpose and you will be so busy pursuing a meaningful future there will be no time for doubt, chaos and disappointment.

~ Carlos Wallace

Never be afraid to love. Just be careful who you love.

~ Carlos Wallace

Love is a two-way street, but not everyone deserves a license.

~ Carlos Wallace

Connect with someone on a deeper level…mentally, spiritually, emotionally…and your soul will transcend the height of ecstasy.

~ Carlos Wallace

To be fearlessly vulnerable with someone…One of the deepest, most desirable paradoxes of love.

~ Carlos Wallace

Think of the principle as that precise moment you recall everything that makes you love that person: the number of times your partner makes you smile, comforts and supports you. During those times dig deep and shift your focus from whatever bad is happening today, at this minute, and appreciate every other day, hour and second that person spends being “the one.

~ Carlos Wallace

The seriousness of being part of Operation Desert Storm-the first major foreign crisis for the United States after the end of the Cold War- was never lost upon us.

~ Carlos Wallace

Staring down the reality of war, far from home, asleep among strangers, that familiarity, those memories, those ties kept us going; gave us a reason to persevere; toughened us up.

~ Carlos Wallace

Dozens of days, experiences, and encounters have set me on a path I never dreamed possible.

~ Carlos Wallace

The most liberating feeling in the world is to not give the negative opinions of others any traction.

~ Carlos Wallace

Do not waste your life away by wishing for days you may not even get to see.

~ Carlos Wallace

Make a difference, change the game for the better, leave a legacy, be a guide that someone else can follow and make better, and then someone else will follow that and make that better.

~ Carlos Wallace

Be the start of something that is good, revolutionary and powerful. Everything after that is a bonus!

~ Carlos Wallace

Following trends on social media will not lead to social consciousness.

~ Carlos Wallace

My incentive? Making a peaceful spirit second nature. And that is so worth the effort.

~ Carlos Wallace

You can't be much good to others, if you're no good to yourself.

~ Carlos Wallace

If you truly love who you are other's opinions won’t even matter.

~ Carlos Wallace

Door money. It’s a distraction. It impedes judgment. It blurs focus. Chasing the almighty dollar can become the root of all evil, the bane of one’s existence.

~ Carlos Wallace