In
1942, Annette Funicello was born in Utica NY. She relocated
with her family to Southern California when Annette was four years
old. In the 1950’s, she broke into the national spotlight as the heartthrob of
the Mickey Mouse Club television show. In the
1960’s Funicello starred in a series of beach movies. In 1992, she publicly
disclosed that she was battling multiple sclerosis. In discussing her illness,
Annette explained, "I think you only have two choices in this kind of
situation. Either you give in to it or you fight it. I intend to fight."
The rest of us, whatever the nature of our burdens or challenges, are wise to do
likewise. Annette's philosophy on life is straightforward: "Life doesn't
have to be perfect to be wonderful." The following notable men and
women agree.
Savor Today,
and Every Day Thereafter
"The passing minute is every man’s equal
possession."
Marcus Aurelius
"It’s a very short trip. While alive, live."
Malcolm Forbes
"Life never becomes a habit to me. It’s always a marvel."
Katherine Mansfield
"Life reflects your own thoughts back to you."
Napoleon Hill
"We find in life exactly what we put in."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Live Now
"Do not act as if you had a thousand years to live."
Marcus Aurelius
"Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today."
Martial
"Life begins when a person first realizes how soon it ends."
Marcelene Cox
"Take a swing at life now."
Mickey Mantle
"Live out your life in its full meaning. It is God’s life."
Josiah Royce
Life Is…
"Life is the raw
material. We are the artisans."
Cathy Better
"Life is the sum of ones choices."
Albert Camus
"Life is a succession of readjustments."
Elizabeth Bowen
"Life is a glorious opportunity."
Billy Graham
"Life is what we make it. Always has been. Always will be."
Grandma Moses
Happiness
Means Being Fully Involved With Life
"Yesterday is a
cancelled check. Today is cash on the line. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Live
today."
Hank Stram
"Make each day your masterpiece."
John Wooden
"Life is a journey… every experience is here to teach you more fully how
to be who you really are."
Oprah Winfrey
"Assume responsibility for the quality of your own life."
Norman Cousins
"May you live all the days of your life."
Jonathan Swift
This page was
written and compiled by Dr. Criswell Freeman