Where do i find some quotes for the occasion of a prize giving or send off function?

Question

My mom is a teacher with the high school she needs them some short stories and simple quotes which will inspire one generation of students and equip them with the ruthless world that they would face soon

Answer 1

Short speeches are always good... and ones that have quotes the students can carry with them for life would be appropriate..

here are some motivational and inspiring quotes..

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.
Martha Washington (1732 - 1802)

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
William James (1842 - 1910)

Use soft words and hard arguments.
English Proverb

The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.
George Jessel

The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.
Euripides (484 BC - 406 BC)

The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.
Ben Stein

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)

The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
Diogenes Laertius

I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.
Robert Frost (1874 - 1963)

Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.
Chinese Proverb

Observe Everything.
Communicate Well.
Draw, Draw, Draw.
Frank Thomas, Disney Animator, When asked to give advice to young animators

I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.
Harry S Truman (1884 - 1972)

I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.
Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924)

I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
Christopher Reeve

ahhh enough already;....

Answer 2

Quotes On Prize

Answer 3

This is a really great site to get quotes from. I've never read any of the stories or poems though. Hope it helps! Usually if you just yahoo search the topic (like "quotes & short stories" or something) it'll give you a bunch of sites to look at.

Answer 4

There's probably one of those "Chicken Soup for The Soul" books for teachers. There's gotta be at least one short story in there that would be applicable.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

http://www.useful-information.info/quotations/graduation_quotes.html

http://www.quotegarden.com/graduation.html

http://www.great-quotes.com/graduation_quotes.htm

http://www.chiff.com/education/graduation/quotes.htm

Here are some really good websites, hope you find what you need good luck!

Answer 7

Just Do It!