Quotes about Legacy

Speak up TODAY and say something positive. Even a tombstone will say something good about people when they are dead.

Success without a successor is ultimately failure.

Don't settle for being merely a teller of stories about significance. Decide to be the story of significance. Become the central character in your story of making a difference!

There has never been a statue erected to the memory of someone who left well enough alone.

A leader is great, not because of his or her power, but because of his or her ability to empower others. Success without a successor is failure. A worker's main responsibility is developing others to do the work.

An infant is born with a clenched fist; a man dies with an open hand. Life has a way of prying free the things we think are so important.

HOW ARE YOU FILLING UP THE PAGES OF YOUR LIFE?

Put your money to work. If you know someone with the vision to do something really great—something that will positively impact the lives of others—provide resources for him to accomplish it. Put your money to work for something that will outlive you.

Every person has a longing to be significant, to make a contribution, to be a part of something noble and purposeful.

We may not be able to choose our ancestors, but we can attempt to shape our descendants. If we encourage our children to stand on our shoulders, they will certainly see farther than we have. John

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

Live the legacy you want to leave. I believe that to have any credibility as a leader, you must live what you say you believe. If you want to create a legacy, you need to live it first. You must become what you desire to see in others.