Charles F. Glassman Quotes

Faith is not the belief that everything will be all right tomorrow, but the belief that I possess the strength to make everything all right today.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Happiness often relies on one character trait: self-discipline.

~ Charles F. Glassman

The happiness of your life depends on which thoughts you choose to believe.

~ Charles F. Glassman

The seeds of happiness can grow from one thought, one idea, one simple change in focus.

~ Charles F. Glassman

For the sake of your health and happiness, replace the loss that causes sadness with the thanks that yields gratitude.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Happiness is best when shared. Wherever you go, make sure to leave a little happiness behind.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Before searching for happiness in others, we my first find it in ourselves.

~ Charles F. Glassman

12 Things To Ditch For A Great DayBlameGuiltWorryRegretResentmentEntitlementSelf-pityLazinessNegative attitudeFear of embarrassmentUrge to one-up othersYour comfort zone

~ Charles F. Glassman

Love knows not from where you came, what religion you are, or even your name. Discover it and you will be whole, for when you do you have found your soul.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Some of the hardest battles we fight are those against the demons of our past, over which we have no control.

~ Charles F. Glassman

A nice warm shower, a cup of tea, and a caring ear may be all you need to warm your heart.

~ Charles F. Glassman

A true friend let’s you know that the door is always open, even when it’s closed.

~ Charles F. Glassman

A true friend lets you know that the door is always open, even when it’s closed.

~ Charles F. Glassman

It is not the amount of friends that is important, but the amount of integrity, sincerity, and love in your friends

~ Charles F. Glassman

The principle component in any genuine friendship is caring, not competition.

~ Charles F. Glassman

The principle component in any genuine friendship is compassion, not competition.

~ Charles F. Glassman

The principal component in any genuine friendship is caring, not competition.

~ Charles F. Glassman

A true friend reminds you why you should believe in yourself when you have forgotten.

~ Charles F. Glassman

When choosing friends, I seek quality, not quantity.

~ Charles F. Glassman

In a few seconds, we judge another person and think we know them. When, the person we’ve lived with the longest, we still don’t know very well—ourselves.

~ Charles F. Glassman

I believe having a vision in mind, a goal let's say, is a good thing. Unfortunately, so many of us are blinded by the greatness of our vision that paralysis and inaction sets in. What I try to do is focus on the individual steps, the moments if you will, and let them lead one to the next. The vision that eventually appears may not be exactly what you had in mind, but it will be the right one for you, because you did the work and you took the necessary action.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Using someone else’s ruler to measure your self-worth will always leave you short.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Our body is simply a vehicle for our soul. But if we want our soul to travel in style, we must take good care of our body.

~ Charles F. Glassman

I prefer to surround myself with people who reveal their imperfection, rather than people who choose to fake perfection.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Life is hard enough. So don’t surround yourself with people who thrive on drama and make it even harder.

~ Charles F. Glassman

The most valuable lessons come not from teachers or textbooks, but from life experience.

~ Charles F. Glassman

A positive mindset is probably the single most powerful elixir you can take for your health.

~ Charles F. Glassman

There is one word that can change weakness into strength, victim into victor: Attitude.

~ Charles F. Glassman

There are few things more contagious than a healthy attitude.

~ Charles F. Glassman

I promise, when you always expect the worst, you will not be disappointed.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Love is not always fireworks and magic. Often we’ll experience it in the form of patience, acceptance, loyalty, and mutual respect.

~ Charles F. Glassman

All anyone really wants is to feel appreciated. So if you want to create real, long-lasting relationships, do that.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Prayer without gratitude is more like complaining.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Praying without gratitude is more like complaining.

~ Charles F. Glassman

Praying without gratitude, first, is more like complaining.

~ Charles F. Glassman

It’s okay to glance at the light of another. But when you stare too long, it will blind you from seeing your own.

~ Charles F. Glassman

It’s okay to glance at the light of another. But when you stare to long, it will blind you from seeing your own.

~ Charles F. Glassman

It’s okay to glance at the light of another. But when you look to long, it will blind you from seeing your own.

~ Charles F. Glassman

How would you like a friend or loved one talking to you only when they needed something? That’s kind of how most use prayer or meditation. Since there is ALWAYS something for which to be grateful, how about praying or meditating on that?

~ Charles F. Glassman

When we don’t have money, we’re sure having it will solve all our problems. When we don’t have a relationship, we’re sure being in one will make us whole. When we don’t have our health, we’re sure being healthy will make us happy. We’re so sure about what we don’t have. What would happen if we were so sure about what we did have? Try it…it’s called gratitude.

~ Charles F. Glassman