Quotes by Andy Stephenson

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  • Love is a decision and a commitment, not an accident.
       
  • Respect is not earned as is commonly believed, it is given; and it is easily lost.
       
  • Humanity's time in history is like seconds to Mother Earth's years.
       
  • Mental illness is a healthy response to society.
       
  • In football, the center may not do much; but without him the ball doesn't move.
       
  • I suspect that we expect more of ourselves than God does.
       
  • Wisdom is seen, not in what you know; but in what you practice.
       
  • Politicians wear a different face for each person they meet
       
  • The brightest stars are often obscured by clouds.
       
  • Beware the fury of the patient soul!
       
  • A creature is prisoner of its nature
       
  • Like gold coins inside a treasure chest experiences unfold to be kept for a lifetime.
       
  • How does time, so slowly moving; pass so fast?
       
  • Your mountain will be climbed, a step at a time.
       
  • People with little money almost always use it wisely; they have no alternative.
       
  • When fear is the constant, bravery goes unnoticed.
       
  • It is not how close a person is to God which matters, but how close God is to each person. As far as I can see, God is an equal distance to us all.
       
  • Better to fight and lose, than to lose without a fight.
       
  • Patience is a virtue which is often rewarded.
       
  • To those who see no God, you've yet to open your eyes.
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    • Jaz-
      October 13

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      My favourite was "Love is a decision and a commitment, not an accident" - I can relate to that.

      You've very talented and have an excellent creative mind.

      "Better to fight and lose, than to lose without a fight." - I like that one too... it gives hope and a sense of "never give up"

      Good job.


      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        October 13
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        Hi Jaz!

        I like Aussies!

        Those who fall in or out of love are not aware of the control they have, not aware of what caused them to decided to love. Without that awareness, it's easy for them to fall out of love and their commitment tends to just be a feel good thing. So, they may fall out of love just as easily as they fell in love, with no idea of what caused either decision.

        I'm glad you enjoy my quotes. Thanks very much for visiting my stuff.

        Do you have any questions about Storywrite I might be able to help with?

        Andy


    • HopefulSoul
      September 27
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      Wow! I think I've read this list more than 50 times! Every one of these are so true and are amazing! Loved it!


    • SugarCake
      September 27
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      omg, i love these! these quotes are beautiful! thank u for posting them!


    • Len Shadow
      September 14

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      Many of these quotes have so much truth in them! By the way is that you in the picture?

      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        September 14
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        Hi Len!

        Thanks for checking out my quotes. I'm glad that you like them. Yes, that's me about three years ago. I don't often get in front of a camera. That was taken with a webcam, but the cats chewed through its cord. I haven't replaced it.

        Andy

    • condor
      September 6

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      This is a very well put together page and one which I enjoyed reading very much. Your own quotes say a lot and tell much. I once tried this sort of thing but I was smart enough to think of any new things to quote. Loved it. The only one I didn't agree with was the last one. Everyone has there own way of seeing the spirit, be it called God or whatever. I don't believe in God myself, but I certainly am very open and see a lot. Great writing, Andy, and will be back to read more as you add them to the list.

      beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 5, characters: 5.

      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        September 6
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        Hi Condor!

        I think seeing God has a lot to do with what you believe God to be. I believe that God is all and is in all. I equate God with existence. So, everything I see, feel, hear, smell, touch, or think about is God or reflects God. I don't believe God is all knowing or all powerful. Although humanity demonstrates intelligence and personality, I don't know if God has those traits. I have no personal or intelligent relationship with God as a personal or spiritual being.

        Thanks for checking out my quotes. Now and then, when I'm feeling bright, I add another one. If you like quotes, there's 'Findquotations' which is a sister site, the 'Quotes' link at the bottom of the page. You username and password work at all the sister sites.

        Andy


    • Color Splash
      August 31

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      I'd have to say my favorite was "A creature is a prisoner of its own nature". I think I'll put that on my page. ^^ Great quotes.


      love
      and most importantly
      Ink ~

      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        August 31
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        Hi Mad Ink!

        Thanks for stopping by my quotes. I'm glad that you like them.

        Storywrite has seven sister sites with link connecting to six of them at the bottom of the page. ChatAct.com is a new site that is not yet linked at the bottom of the page, but is functional, though still being developed. Your password and username will work at all the sites.

        'Findquotes' is one of the sites at the link 'Quotes' at the bottom of the page. That site is a resource for quotes and archives quotes from many famous people. You can also make lists of you favorite quotes and list quotes you've coined yourself there. If you like quotes, you might check it out.

        I think that quote reads better as "A creature is prisoner of its nature." In any case, remember who coined it!

        Andy

    • thanks for entering my contest! i really liked these quotes. i think my favorite was 'better to fight and lose than to lose without a fight.' i liked all of these quotes! once again thanks for your entry.

      • Hi Patchy!

        Thanks for hosting this contest and for reading and commenting. I appreciate it. I'm glad you like my quotes.

        Every now and then I'll come up with something I think is good enough to add to my list of quotes while I'm writing.

        Are you aware of our sister site, 'Find A Quote'? The link to it is 'Quotes' at the bottom of the page. It's one of our six sister sites. Your username and password will work at all the sites.

        At 'Find A Quote' you can look up famous quotes or famous people and quotes they've made. You can also add quotes of your own and those of friends. It's a little additional fun as well as a useful resource.

        Andy

    • Mental illness is a healthy response to society.... Hahahhah!!!! you have me in stitches!!! **gasps for breath**

      I love that one and many more!

      Great Andy!

      Christa

      • Hi Christa!

        And how are you today?

        I like that quote a lot, too. I coined it around 2000. It has an underlying meaning, "Those who are never mentally ill, are actually unhealthy."

        Thanks for dropping by and reading.

        Andy


    • Caradoc
      July 18

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      "It is not how close a person is to God which matters, but how close God is to each person. As far as I can see, God is an equal distance to us all."

      I really loved this quote. It's very meaningful to me. I also really like the last 3 that you have here. The one about patience is really awesome because I am a very patient person and people often mistake my, biding my time, with weakness.

      • Hi Caradoc!

        Yes, I like that quote a lot, too. Many people put in a lot of effort and/or make a big show of their godliness, but it doesn't make them any closer to God.

        I'm very glad you like my quotes. There's a sister site, 'Find A Quote' at the 'Quotes' link at the bottom of the page. You can add your own quotes there or search other people's quotes, famous or otherwise. Your username and password work there. The account automatically opens when you click the link the first time.

        Andy


        • Caradoc
          July 18
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          Sweet. I'm always on the look out for a quote that could inspire me to write something new. Thanks!


    • Ryan-
      July 7

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      Haha! Which quote was for me?

      Thank you for offering so much with your words. You've got a nack for quoting!

      Great entry! Thanks!

      • Hi Ryan!

        Thanks for hosting this contest and for reading and commenting. Actually, I was hoping you'd pick the quote that inspired you the most or perhaps find inspiration from them all. It was also easy to drop in my quote list as it is a prewrite.

        Andy


        • Ryan-
          July 7
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          Better to fight and lose, than to lose without a fight.

          This one fits
          Cheers!

          Again thanks!

    • these are great lol Politicians wear a different face for each person they meet that couldn't be more true lol

      • Hi Ms. Dede!

        Thanks very much for stopping by, reading, commenting, and all the applause. I appreciate it. I'm glad you found a quote that you like. Every now and then I have one that I feel is worth writing down.

        Andy

    • Marta gold member
      July 2

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      A creature is a prisoner of its nature? But, can he break free and be something else--do you think? Better said can he go against his nature?

      beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 5, characters: 5.

      • The majority of animals see to be limited by teir nature.

        Humanity is harder to figure. It's hard to know if anything is beyond the natture of Humanity.

        Andy

    • 'Better to fight and lose, than to lose without a fight.'

      Possibly my favorite one out of the lot, this one I can relate to a lot since it says much about who I am and since I'm training to become a boxer, sayings or quotes like these are normally said to us everyday lol. I think there's so many meanings to this though, whether it be sport/love/politics etc.

      Really good collection.

      Mike

      • Hi Mike!

        Yes, I like that quote and that's my version of it, but I'm not entirely certain I coined it. I feel that I may have heard similar expressions.

        It's a good quote, but sometimes I don't fight.

        Andy

    • really good

      very cool
      u said all of those quotes?
      is that ue pic at the top?

      • Yep!

        These are all my quotes. It's possible they may be similar to some by others, but I copied none of them.

        When I come up with something I really like, I add it to the collection.

        Yes, that's my picture at the top. It's about three years or so old. I don't get in front of a camera often.

        Andy


    • xMoonlightxDreamsx
      August 9, 2008

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      This is a great list of very profound, meaningful, and insightful quotes. I liked the one about Politicians... I hate Politics... Thank you for sharing these.

      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        August 9, 2008
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        Thank You

        Did you find your muse? These are the same quotes, which are in the contest. Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm glad you like these quotes.

        Andy


    • SEA angel
      August 5, 2008

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      There you are




      SUNNY DAY

      The World was cloudy
      Until a Son appeared
      Shining like a star

      Great quote bro... I just thought i'd stop by with a book I began writing today because, suddenly, I saw a bright star that had been obscured by the clouds. Wait! That was your line and I'm just agreeing quoting your quote, here.

      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        August 5, 2008
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        Thanks

        Not a bad quote yourself. You've probably got a bunch of them. Thanks for reading my little quote and for commenting and applauding. I'll read the start on your book shortly.

        Andy


    • bowmore bill
      August 3, 2008

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      profound.

      Hi Andy, that quote puts you up there alongside Confusious.
      Thank you for that Andy,I thought that i was just being ignored.

      beginning: 5, language: 5, ending: 5.

      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        August 3, 2008
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        Thanks

        I'm glad that you like my little quote. Thanks for the applause.

        Alongside Confusious. You really think so?

        Andy


    • gerifitzsimmons Greeters member
      August 3, 2008

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      What's this? You get a picture uploaded and I can't even change the color of my background

      Oh by the way I 'luv' this "The brightest stars are often obscured by clouds."

      Geri

      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        August 3, 2008
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        Thanks Geri

        I'm glad you love my quote. Thanks for all the applause.

        To change your background, open the story page and click 'edit background'. On the page that appears 'Choose the main background from a category', for colors click the first link. You can't change the background color if you choose any of the other categories. A graph will appear and you choose your colors from that and click OK. You can do the same with the borders and the the main font and link colors. When you are done, click submit. If submit won't respond, go to the sidebar and click 'let me submit anyway' then click submit.

        Andy


    • Midnightmare
      August 3, 2008
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      That is so incredibly true. Amazingly well written and said.
      Is that you in that picture?


      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        August 3, 2008
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        Thanks

        Thanks for reading my little quote. Yes, that's me in the picture.

        Andy


    • Reaver Greeters member
      August 2, 2008
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      Far too often Sad right...


    • Audrey Akai
      August 2, 2008
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      true true true...


    • KitterBean
      August 2, 2008

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      Like it

      Perfectly Stated Very true to

      beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 5, characters: 5.


      • Andy Stephenson gold member
        August 2, 2008
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        Thanks

        Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm glad that you like this quote. Thank you for stopping by.

        Andy

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