Charles R. Swindoll Quotes

“Sometimes people can't see past us to hear our message. We never have a second chance to leave a first impression.”

“I am a preacher. I'm involved in many other things, but, mainly, I preach. And I love it!”

“First impressions never have a second chance.”

“Alleged 'impossibilities' are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched.”

“If I ever wrote a book on preaching, it would contain three words: Preach the Word. Get rid of all the other stuff that gets you sidetracked; preach the Word.”

“Those who feed on rumors are small, suspicious souls.”

“Only grace-large doses, frequently displayed, released-will restore the wounded.”

“The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is ten percent what happens to me and ninety percent of how I react to it. And so it is with you. we are in charge of our attitudes.”

“Nothing is more bothersome to me than retiring. Weird things happen when you disengage; first you get negative, then you start telling people about your latest surgeries, and eventually you lose touch. I want to stay in touch.”

“Encouragement is awesome. It (can) actually change the course of another person's day, week, or life.”

“Today is unique! It has never occurred and it will never be repeated. At midnight it will end, quietly, suddenly, totally. Forever. But the hours between now and then are opportunities with eternal possibilities.”

“Anyone who influences others is a leader.”

“I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude... When my attitudes are right theres no challenge too great for me.”

“Nothing is so common as unsuccessful men with talent. They lack only determination.”

“Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit.”

“No, the thing that makes for greatness is determination, persisting in the right direction over the long haul, following your dream, staying at the task.”

“Two words will help you cope when you run low on hope: accept and trust.”

“Anxious. Intriguing word. It literally means, "to be divided" or "distracted." It conveys the idea of being so mentally ill at ease that you cannot do what you need to do because you are so distracted in your thinking.”

“Consistency: It's the jewel worth wearing; It's the anchor worth weighing; It's the thread worth weaving; It's a battle worth winning.”

“Focus on your marriage. Because that's the nucleus of the home, whatever you do to restore its health and strength will naturally restore what's broken among the other relationships. If you have no children yet, this will make a comfortable nest for them to begin life well. If you have children, the changes you make in your marriage will affect the rest of the household more quickly and dramatically than you think.”

“I have no interest in returning to yesteryear. I love the conveniences and delights of today's time. I wouldn't go back if I could.”

“Allowing anger to seethe on the back burner will lead to a very large lid blowing off a very hot pot.”

“Leadership is influence. To the extent we influence others, we lead them.”

“Friends make life a lot more fun.”

“Grace releases and affirms. It doesn't smother. Grace values the dignity of individuals. It doesn't destroy. Grace supports and encourages. It isn't jealous or suspicious.”