Top 80 Donald L. Hicks Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “Always let your inner light shine. By doing so, you not only light a path for yourself, but also light a way for others.”

— Donald L. Hicks

2. “Nature will teach us many lessons if we take the time to visit her classroom.”

— Donald L. Hicks

3. “Always surround yourself with people who lift you up, rather than hold you down.”

— Donald L. Hicks

4. “To make mistakes or be wrong is human. To admit those mistakes shows you have the ability to learn, and are growing wiser.”

— Donald L. Hicks

5. “When people talk about you behind your back, they’re not just behind you, they’re beneath you.”

— Donald L. Hicks

6. “When you forgive, you free your soul. But when you say I’m sorry, you free two souls.”

— Donald L. Hicks

7. “Those who teach the most about humanity, aren’t always human.”

— Donald L. Hicks

8. “A river has many curves, but it always reaches the ocean.”

— Donald L. Hicks

9. “When you nurture Nature, Nature nurtures you.”

— Donald L. Hicks

10. “Happiness is truly priceless. It costs you nothing.”

— Donald L. Hicks

11. “If you learn from every mistake, you never fail at anything.”

— Donald L. Hicks

12. “Until you are conscious of your conscience, you are morally unconscious.”

— Donald L. Hicks

13. “When you open a door for others, you sometimes open doors for yourself.”

— Donald L. Hicks

14. “When you can see God in small things, you’ll see God in all things.”

— Donald L. Hicks

15. “Every snowflake is unique, yet they are each perfect.”

— Donald L. Hicks

16. “Prayer is our voice; intuition is God’s answer.”

— Donald L. Hicks

17. “Autumn teaches us a valuable lesson. During summer, all the green trees are beautiful. But there is no time of the year when the trees are more beautiful than when they are different colors. Diversity adds beauty to our world.”

— Donald L. Hicks

18. “Your words, your thoughts, your imagination: powerful tools. Remember that and use them wisely.”

— Donald L. Hicks

19. “Fear and guilt are your enemies. If you let go of fear, fear lets go of you. If you release guilt, guilt will release you. How do you do that? By choosing to. It’s that simple.”

— Donald L. Hicks

20. “So never be embarrassed by mistakes, rather, be thankful for them, because they always present an opportunity for personal growth.”

— Donald L. Hicks

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21. “Nature never rushes, yet everything gets done.”

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22. “Regardless of how far a person runs, a lie will eventually catch up to them.”

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23. “You are making a difference in Life. Whether or not you realize it, every action, every re-action, or every non-action impacts Life. The question to ask yourself is not whether you are making a difference, but whether that difference is positive or negative.”

— Donald L. Hicks

24. “Anger is the mirror image of fear. It begins as fear, and is expressed outwardly as anger.”

— Donald L. Hicks

25. “Life is not something that happens to us, Life happens through us.”

— Donald L. Hicks

26. “Never view obstacles in your path as the enemy. Rather, view any obstacles as detour signs to avoid pitfalls.”

— Donald L. Hicks

27. “We may have pets, but when it comes to unconditional love, they are the masters.”

— Donald L. Hicks

28. “A day is a day. It’s just a measurement of time. Whether it’s a good day or a bad day is up to you. It’s all a matter of perception.”

— Donald L. Hicks

29. “Life isn’t about finding the answers, life is about knowing there are always more questions.”

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30. “Some trees grow straight, while others grow gnarled and twisted. Yet none are imperfect. Perfection is merely a perception.”

— Donald L. Hicks

31. “Forgiveness is not a gift you give someone else, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself.”

— Donald L. Hicks

32. “When someone places more value in saving money, than the value they place in saving Life, they have “misplaced” their values.”

— Donald L. Hicks

33. “We must learn that when people devalue any one Life, they devalue all Life.”

— Donald L. Hicks

34. “Light always overcomes darkness.”

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35. “To change undesirable behaviors we see in the world, we must change the thinking that leads to those behaviors.”

— Donald L. Hicks

36. “In war, the only true victory is peace.”

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37. “Life is like an 6-slice apple pie at a 12-guest dinner banquet. If you just sit back and wait for it to come to you, chances are, you’re going to miss dessert.”

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38. “Make your life a magical journey of Life, encountering Life.”

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39. “You can either choose to walk in light and love, or run in fear and darkness. But with the latter, you’re more likely to fall.”

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40. “What happens to you during Life may seem out of your control; how you perceive each experience, however... good or bad... is totally up to you.”

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41. “It’s good to want God to speak to you, but smarter to let God speak through you, because when God speaks through you, more than one can hear.”

— Donald L. Hicks

42. “If the tree doesn’t hug you back, it’s not a problem with the tree, it’s a problem with your heart.”

— Donald L. Hicks

43. “Love is the language that transcends all others.”

— Donald L. Hicks

44. “In the stillness of life, we find our higher self. Be still and God is with you. Be still, and you are never alone.”

— Donald L. Hicks

45. “If you nurture Life, Life will nurture you.”

— Donald L. Hicks

46. “At the heart of all anger, all grudges, and all resentment, you’ll always find a fear that hopes to stay anonymous.”

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47. “Every act of kindness is another step up Heaven’s stairway.”

— Donald L. Hicks

48. “You cannot be a positive influence to the “sinners at the table” if you refuse to dine with them.”

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49. “If you believe Life is sacred, you must also believe unnecessary killing is sacrilege.”

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50. “Money can take you many places, but imagination can take you anywhere.”

— Donald L. Hicks