Words from the books and life of Jonathan Anthony Burkett, entrepreneur, author, poet and music artist. Every quote here is his own, credited exactly as written. You are welcome to share them; please keep the credit “— Jonathan Anthony Burkett” with each one.
“I live to inspire, not start the fire.”
“You know my name, not my story. You've heard what I've done, but not what I've been through.”
“Faith is why I'm here today and faith is why I made it through.”
“Faith is why I'm here today and faith is why I believe I can achieve something in my life.”
“Anger makes you smaller, while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond who you were.”
“Do you consider yourself a blessing or just another person?”
“Instead of treating your child like how you were treated. Treat them with the same love and attention you wanted from your parents while growing up.”
“Be confident in your approach to success in having a better future. Take risks, try new things, become diligent, and find new techniques. Because in the end you will develop a compelling emotional element.”
“I know that I have made it through trials, so now let me see if I can make it through challenges.”
“I now want to have the most that I can have in life.”
“Today, I believe that life is an adventure to be enjoyed.”
“It's better to have a few faithful friends than numerous shallow friendships.”
“Look for the heart in a man before you look at what he has.”
“Faith doesn't get you around problems in life and relationships, it gets you through it.”
“If two people are meant for one another, that doesn't mean that they have to rush and be together right away. Real love takes time to grow, just like how it takes time to grow from children to adults.”
“Stop worrying about being that perfect person because no one is perfect. Put your focus on being that right person that will love, understand, and care for that other.”
“The best foundation for relationships to grow, flourish, and succeed is a deep-rooted friendship.”
“It's risky most of the time, but its better to listen to your heart.”
“Strong relationships come from well-bonded friendships.”
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