"Freedom For All"

The following are a few quotes (sent out weekly to a host of family, associates, friends, and friends of friends, written by Gary J. J. Boston, author of "Open Your Eyes," A Collection of Poems (see below), and one by Khalid Boston (I'm trying to get him to free up more of his work). I called them "Freedom For All" because the message, if and when applied to your personal being, can bring about a measure of understanding of life's bigger picture, which can result in a feeling of personal freedom that we all deserve to experience! Hopefully a new book of poetry and quotes, and a fiction novel (which is in the works) will follow soon, as his writing book (and random pieces of paper) are bursting with new material. Feel free to share what you are thinking, how the ideas may be freeing for you, or send quotes of your own.

"It will never be as easy as you want it, but it will always be as hard as you make it."
Khalid

. . . and some from Gary,

"Money isn't everything. The happiest moments of my life were not purchased."

"Problems are like clay - what comes out of them is often a great masterpiece."

"If you don't ask a stupid question, you might make a stupid mistake."

"I can't remember the last time I heard someone say, 'I'm proud of myself.' How can we really know the full meaning of confidence if we can't first acknowledge it for ourselves?"

"The word 'selfish' is underrated and perhaps misinterpreted. It's not at all wrong to think of yourself and give yourself credit when it's due. So be selfish today, and give yourself a pat on the back about something."

"I'm better prepared to cope with the darkness. This time it's as if I've brought along a map and a flashlight."

What do you think?