“Peace in society depends upon peace in the family.” ~ Saint Augustine
Marius
What This Quote Means This old quote is saying that big world problems start (and can be fixed) at home. You can’t have a peaceful school, town, or country if…
Marius
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison
What This Quote Means This quote from Thomas Edison is basically saying that quitting is your biggest enemy. Your real failure isn’t messing up; it’s stopping. He says the surest…
“Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded today that family is the most important.” ~ Barack Obama
What This Quote Means This quote from President Obama is using a metaphor. Imagine your life is a house you’re building. You can build it on different “rocks” or foundations—like…
“I can, therefore I am.” – Simone Weil
What This Quote Means This is a short but deep quote. Simone Weil is flipping a famous old saying, “I think, therefore I am.” She’s saying it’s not just about…
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Jimmy Dean
What This Quote Means This quote uses a sailing metaphor. It means you can’t control everything that happens to you—the “wind” is like bad luck, other people’s choices, or random…
“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.” ~ Earl Nightingale
What This Quote Means This quote is basically a guide to being happy. Earl Nightingale is saying you shouldn’t put your happiness on hold, waiting for some future thing—like summer…
“Cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey.” — Jack Layton
What This Quote Means This quote is a reminder to not take people for granted. It’s saying that you should really appreciate the time you have with the people you…
“Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” – Farrah Gray
What This Quote Means This quote is a wake-up call. It’s saying that if you don’t have a plan for your own life and your own goals, you’ll end up…
“You must remember, family is often born of blood, but it doesn’t depend on blood. Nor is it exclusive of friendship. Family members can be your best friends, you know. And best friends, whether or not they are related to you, can be your family.” ~ Trenton Lee Stewart
What This Quote Means This quote is saying that the idea of “family” is way bigger than just the people you’re related to. Your “blood” family is the one you’re…
Shadow Act
The day Jake Miller’s shadow started acting up was, of course, the day of the biggest science test of the seventh grade. It began subtly. As Mrs. Davison droned on…