Words To Live By

RideGrrl · Post by **RideGrrl** » July 26th, 2004, 7:53 am

Rangers, Veterans, and anybody else that would like to jump in on this one...

My own "motto" to date, is simply NO REGRETS. I don't pretend to be a perfect shining example of it, I'm sure there are many better examples among you. The phrase sounds awfully basic, but to me, it encompasses the drive to accomplish something, to do what's right, and never to pass up the chance to make a good move. So that on the day I die, I can be roughly satisfied with the way I spent my life.

Apart from the obvious Ranger Creed, is there a certain line, quote, passage, etc. that inspires and/or motivates you, or that you strive to live by? I realize these things and the stories behind them are sometimes quite personal, but it would be cool if any of you would share what drives you.

Creeping Death · Post by **Creeping Death** » July 26th, 2004, 7:56 am

Tough times don't last ........ tough people do.

Another one with a little country flair; it takes a mighty hot fire to make strong steel.

the_machine · Post by **the_machine** » July 26th, 2004, 8:10 am

Don't judge me by what I've done...judge me by what I do.

Ranger2 · Post by **Ranger2** » July 26th, 2004, 8:21 am

I regret doing somethings in my life and I regret not doing others but I wouldn't change anything either. Mistakes make you smarter and tough times as they say "if they don't kill you, make you stronger."

Ranger2

Kelly-Belly · Post by **Kelly-Belly** » July 26th, 2004, 8:42 am

Live everyday as if it were your last, because one day, it will be.

And one for you Kim.....Don't squat with your spurs on, lol...

Mule · Post by **Mule** » July 26th, 2004, 10:13 am

Don't let yourself down.

Narrow Gauge RR · Post by **Narrow Gauge RR** » July 26th, 2004, 10:16 am

What one man can do another can do.

Vee · Post by **Vee** » July 26th, 2004, 10:18 am

Only the strong survive.

It felt very fitting while going through RIP.

jakeshoe · Post by **jakeshoe** » July 26th, 2004, 10:21 am

More than just a motto, but Teddy Roosevelt's "Man In the Arena" speech.

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

Parabellum · Post by **Parabellum** » July 26th, 2004, 10:22 am

"If you can't fry it I don't eat it." See "Going Down" in the "No shit, there I was" forum.

RideGrrl · Post by **RideGrrl** » July 26th, 2004, 10:30 am

A lot of great lines, and "Man in the Arena" is awesome. Thanks for your replies.

Slowpoke · Post by **Slowpoke** » July 26th, 2004, 10:35 am

While we live, let us truly live!

RideGrrl · Post by **RideGrrl** » July 26th, 2004, 10:51 am

Ranger Slowpoke, you just put me in mind of one of my favourite quotes.

"To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."

-From Alfred Lord Tennyson's Ulysses.