Quotes by Johnnie Dent Jr.

The Swimmers Advantage:1)The goal is measured first by seeing; The distance is accomplished by the strategy of believing that the same set of repetitious acts will get them there.2)Even when the elements around you are overwhelming, have the confidence to keep your head the above water. 3) Though at times you may not even see it, faith is knowing that the shore is always straight ahead. 4) By consistently reaching out over and over, you are bound to be rewarded by touching something worth more than when you started.

Never be afraid to offer a smile; sure the risk is that a few foolish people may misinterpret your kindness as weakness, but the sweet reward is that as you make new friends and encourage others, the foolish will learn the error of their ways because you did at least show them your teeth.

The power of belief is that is should change lives not create chains.

Whoever is present in your spring would more than likely have respected your winter.

Success is personal ownership of the dream, and responsibility for its desired outcome.

The nails did not kill Him... It was the needs that did.

Think out of the box but stay in the yard.

God is the best makeup Artist I have ever seen however, you may get an honorable mention for sprucing.

Live through it or grow from it.

To many people fall short of their goals because they mistakenly believe that losing is just another comfortable place to sit.

My personal definition of confidence is to keep believing that the stars in the solar system are actually watching and applauding you.

Do not just believe in God and neglect the fact that He has an unprecedented belief in you.

On the road to nowhere there are many people who lack the vision to get you anywhere.

The Swimmers Advantage:1)Your goal is measured first by seeing; The distance is accomplished by the strategy of believing that the same set of repetitious acts will get you there.2)Even when the elements around you are overwhelming, have the confidence to keep your head above the water. 3) Though at times you may not even see it, faith is knowing that the shore is always straight ahead. 4) By consistently reaching out over and over, you are bound to be rewarded by touching something worth more than when you started.

There is the truth , the perception of truth, and versions that dont even come close; but its the perception that creates the most conflict every time.

A hater is a person with a complete understanding of your destiny but assigns him or her self as a representative to work tirelessly on your misery.

You are too important to the bigger picture to just fall off the canvas.

Be as advertised.

Crime and punishment can be summed up in two classifications: there are bad people and there are people who get into bad situations. The lines for liberation and rehabilitation should first begin with the people who get into bad situations.

When you dont fit in, be sure to stand out.