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Though I didn’t plan it this way, all the quotes I have for today are good for starting the new year and putting those plans, resolutions, and goals into practice.

Seen on Lisa‘s Twitter:

What is not started today is never finished tomorrow. -JW von Goethe

I forgot to note where I saw this:

The way to do a great deal, is to keep on doing a little. The way to do nothing at all, is to be continually resolving that you will do everything. ~ Spurgeon

I read this in Anne’s House of Dreams by L. M. Montgomery:

“Welcome, New Year,” said Captain Jim, bowing low as the last stroke died away. “I wish you all the best year of your lives, mates. I reckon that whatever the New Year brings us will be the best the Great Captain has for us.”

I hope the same for you, friends, “that whatever the New Year brings us will be the best the Great Captain has for us.”

You can share your family-friendly quotes in the comments below or write a post on your blog and then put the link to that post (not your general blog link) in Mr. Linky below.

I hope you’ll visit the other participants as well and glean some great thoughts to ponder. And don’t forget to leave a comment here, even if you don’t have any quotes to share.