Can Quotes

“25. Whenever two human beings spend time together, sooner or later they will probably irritate one another. This is true of best friends, married couples, parents and children, or teachers and students. The question is: How do they respond when friction occurs? There are four basic ways they can react:

• They can internalize the anger and send it downward into a memory bank that never forgets. This creates great pressure within and can even result in disease and other problems.
• They can pout and be rude without discussing the issues. This further irritates the other person and leaves him or her to draw his or her own conclusions about what the problem may be.
• They can blow up and try to hurt the other person. This causes the death of friendships, marriages, homes, and businesses.
• Or they can talk to one another about their feelings, being very careful not to attack the dignity and worth of the other person. This approach often leads to permanent and healthy relationships.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“Some broken vases can still hold beautiful flowers”
― Munia Khan

“19. Those who are the happiest are not necessarily those for whom life has been easiest. Emotional stability results from an attitude. It is refusing to yield to depression and fear, even when black clouds float overhead. It is improving that which can be improved and accepting that which is inevitable.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“Failure to put the relationship on a slower timetable may result in an act that was never intended in the first place. Another important principle is to avoid the circumstances where compromise is likely. A girl who wants to preserve her virginity should not find herself in a house or dorm room alone with someone to whom she is attracted. Nor should she single-date with someone she has reason not to trust. A guy who wants to be moral should stay away from the girl he knows would go to bed with him. Remember the words of Solomon to his son, “Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house” (Proverbs 5:8). I know this advice sounds very narrow in a day when virginity is mocked and chastity is considered old-fashioned. But I don’t apologize for it. The Scriptures are eternal, and God’s standards of right and wrong do not change with the whims of culture. He will honor and help those who are trying to follow His commandments. In fact, the apostle Paul said, “He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear” (1Corinthians 10:13). Hold that promise and continue to use your head. You’ll be glad you did.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“Don't settle for a normal life. Not when you can enjoy the wonderful weirdness of being who God created you to be.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“34. Sexual contact between a boy and a girl is a progressive thing. In other words, the amount of touching and caressing and kissing that occurs in the early days tends to increase as they become more familiar and at ease with one another. Likewise, the amount of contact necessary to excite one another increases day by day, leading in many cases to an ultimate act of sin and its inevitable consequence. This progression must be consciously resisted by Christian young people who want to serve God and live by His standards. They can resist this trend by placing deliberate controls on the physical aspect of their relationship, right from the first date.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“Jesus Christ is the source—the only source—of meaning in life. He provides the only satisfactory explanation for why we’re here and where we’re going. Because of this good news, the final heartbeat for the Christian is not the mysterious conclusion to a meaningless existence. It is, rather, the grand beginning to a life that will never end. That same Lord is waiting to embrace and forgive anyone who comes to Him in humility and repentance. He is calling your name, just as He called the name of Pete Maravich. His promise of eternal life offers the only hope for humanity. If you have never met this Jesus, I suggest that you seek spiritual counsel from a Christian leader who can offer guidance. You can also write to me, if that would help. Thanks for reading along with me. I hope to meet you someday. If our paths don’t cross this side of heaven, I’ll be looking for you in that eternal city. By all means, Be there!”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“13. If you’re going through difficult times today, hold steady. It will change soon. If you are experiencing smooth sailing and easy times now, brace yourself. It will change soon. The only thing you can be certain of is change.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“Can I say hello?
Why?
I don't want you to be alone!”
― Deyth Banger

“For those of you out there today who have already been through hard times and are desperate for a word of encouragement, let me assure you that you can trust this Lord of heaven and earth. Remember that Scripture warns us to “lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5).”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“In fact, if our kids are successful in every normal way, they can still miss God's main mark.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“The best thing you can do for your kids is to show them God working in you on a daily basis.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“She said, "Right now, while we have this time, I'm not going to do any of that other stuff. I'm going to seize this moment and simply enjoy being with Jesus while I can." Mary made a deliberate choice. She wasn't being lazy and using company as an excuse to get out of helping her sister with chores. She was choosing to focus on what mattered the most.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“Forms of love are so many. Just make sure your heart can fit in it.”
― Munia Khan

“Secrets... Dexter a perfect example what... can happen with secrets.”
― Deyth Banger

“And because God has entrusted you with such riches, you can use these resources to make a profound difference in countless lives.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“If you're a follower of Jesus, He has given you abundance so that you can care for others, not so you can stock up on capri pants for next summer or afford a leather interior in the new SUV.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“If you can sell a Religion, you can sell Anything.”
― Jaime Tenorio Valenzuela

“If you ask me teachers really suck... but what doesn't suck is the knowledge you have these days a lot of which is free which mean that you can put it in practice.”
― Deyth Banger

“Can I count this is as a second or nat... as 2 but as 3 life!?”
― Deyth Banger

“We have to begin giving them the whole truth about premarital sex and the difficulties it can cause.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“I wonder if He anticipates the day when He can make us understand what was occurring in our time of trial. I wonder if He broods over our sorrows.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“22. Faith in God is like believing a man can walk over Niagara Falls on a tightrope while pushing a wheelbarrow. Trust in God is like getting in the wheelbarrow! To believe God can do something miraculous is one thing; to risk His willingness to do it in your life is another.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“From here I can say that I am Prisoner... where!?
Prisoner in school... with this new system you are prison... so my number is 2442 and what's yours?”
― Deyth Banger

“If you're a follower of Jesus, He has given you abundance so that you can care for others, not so you can stock up on capri pants for next summer or afford a leather interior in the new SUV. As long as you don't own the responsibility of being blessed with resources so that you can give to those around you, then you can stay focused on getting more for yourself.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“Can you tell me... what type of face is that.

- Feeling disturbed... angry, mad... crazy???
- WHAT?”
― Deyth Banger

“God says happiness is contentment with what you already have, with what He provides you, with what you can share.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“We can give away all that He entrusts to us in the same spirit of generosity.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“He blesses us so we can be different.”
― Craig Groeschel, Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working

“Dollying the rest up is your baby. (Btw, did I mention it’s cheap?) Most of the procedures described can be done by virtually anyone with the parts currently residing on their drive-to-work banger. The rest are low-budget (cheap!) and can be carried out with household or garage tools. All of these are things that I did to one or more of the Beetles I’ve had.”
― Christina Engela, Bugspray