Fortune Cookie Fridays 2017-2019
'If you want to do great things, do great things' ~John Banrock - December 13, 2019
'Consider carefully whether your time and energy is better spent on the accumulation of possessions or the accumulation of love'
~John Banrock - December 6, 2019
~John Banrock - December 6, 2019
'The box of nothing never grows empty' ~John Banrock - November 22, 2019
'Depression is the albatross of today' ~John Banrock - November 15, 2019
'Share the gift of love selflessly' ~John Banrock - November 8, 2019
'Let us not revel in sorrow' ~John Banrock - November 1, 2019
'The rugged soul weathers the storm' ~John Banrock - October 25, 2019
'Generosity is the key to longevity' ~John Banrock - October 18, 2019
'It's hard to feel bad when doing good' ~John Banrock - October 4, 2019
'One day you will need a helping hand. Today someone needs yours' ~John Banrock - September 27, 2019
'Old scars are forgotten when new scars form' ~John Banrock - September 20, 2019
'It is difficult for the selfless to exist in a self-centered world' ~John Banrock - September 13, 2019
'Those who do not forgive do not forget' ~John Banrock - September 6, 2019
'The outsider has a heart too' ~John Banrock - August 30, 2019
'Today will never be tomorrow again' ~John Banrock - August 23, 2019
'Make note of who sits in the passenger seat of your life' ~John Banrock - August 16, 2019
'Save that which is worthy of being saved' ~John Banrock - August 9, 2019
'Trust can take a lifetime. Hate can take a moment.' ~John Banrock - August 2, 2019
'If you are the only one on the planet struggling you are the only one on the planet' ~John Banrock - July 26, 2019
'The truth is never the wrong note' ~John Banrock - July 19, 2019
'The truth is never the wrong note' ~John Banrock - July 19, 2019
'All great recipes call for a measure of peace' ~John Banrock - July 12, 2019
'The problems will not get easier. We must get stronger.' ~John Banrock - July 5, 2019
'Whispers of love can overcome shouts of hate' ~John Banrock - June 28, 2019
'Some good old-fashioned mental stimulation can chase away the daily boredoms' ~John Banrock - June 21, 2019
'Some good old-fashioned mental stimulation can chase away the daily boredoms' ~John Banrock - June 21, 2019
'Only you can let you be happy' ~John Banrock - June 14, 2019
'Never stop working toward being the person you want to be' ~John Banrock - June 7, 2019
'Let us be judged not only by how we treat our friends, but by how we treat our enemies' ~John Banrock - May 31, 2019
'If you hate all those with whom you disagree you will hate the entire world' ~John Banrock - May 24, 2019
'Some prefer the beauty of skyscrapers over the beauty of natural wonders.
Unfortunately the natural wonders cannot be rebuilt when they change their mind.'
~John Banrock - May 17, 2019
'Those who always strive to do the right thing should not be made to feel like outcasts'
~John Banrock - May 10, 2019
~John Banrock - May 10, 2019
'Sometimes it's harder to make a good friend than it is to lose a good friend' ~John Banrock - May 3, 2019
'The medicine man knows what ails you but it's a fine ale that is the best medicine' ~John Banrock - April 26, 2019
'Are you robbing yourself of happiness by not realizing that you are happy?' ~John Banrock - April 19, 2019
'If longshots didn't have a chance they wouldn't run the race' ~John Banrock - April 12, 2019
'If longshots didn't have a chance they wouldn't run the race' ~John Banrock - April 12, 2019
'To have purpose is essential' ~John Banrock - April 5, 2019
'Although it is harder to forgive foe than friend, it remains a critical element of character development'
'Although it is harder to forgive foe than friend, it remains a critical element of character development'
~John Banrock - March 29, 2019
'Violence often ends in regret' ~John Banrock - March 22, 2019
'Shake clear of words that are spoken but not lived' ~John Banrock - March 15, 2019
'No one bets on the horse that doesn't have heart' ~John Banrock - March 8, 2019
'A demon in the heart will destroy the whole body' ~John Banrock - March 1, 2019
'A stranger may need your smile more than you can imagine' ~John Banrock - February 22, 2019
'It is hard to catch the fish that already has the worm' ~John Banrock - February 15, 2019
'It's never too late to become a useful member of society' ~John Banrock - February 8, 2019
'Take a second to stop and think about love in those moments when you feel inclined to spew hatred'
~John Banrock - February 1, 2019
'Efficient should not be confused with lazy' ~John Banrock - January 25, 2019
'Efficient should not be confused with lazy' ~John Banrock - January 25, 2019
'Whining is not a good recipe for long term success' ~John Banrock - January 18, 2019
'The current two party political system fuels the division of the hoi polloi' ~John Banrock - January 11, 2019
'Being a good person is entirely within your control' ~John Banrock - January 4, 2019
'Being a good person is entirely within your control' ~John Banrock - January 4, 2019
'Repeated pessimism is wasted energy' ~John Banrock - December 28, 2018
'Dear future generations: The position of asshole has been filled millions of times over. Please choose a different career'
~John Banrock - December 21, 2018
'Don't let love burrow so deep down inside you that it cannot blossom and grow' ~John Banrock - December 14, 2018
'Dear future generations: The position of asshole has been filled millions of times over. Please choose a different career'
~John Banrock - December 21, 2018
'Don't let love burrow so deep down inside you that it cannot blossom and grow' ~John Banrock - December 14, 2018
'It is nice to say the right thing but infinitely more admirable to do the right thing'
~John Banrock - December 7, 2018
~John Banrock - December 7, 2018
'Let us go out and act as role models for a brighter tomorrow' ~John Banrock - November 30, 2018
'Don't let your wallet control your mind' ~John Banrock - November 23, 2018
'Perfectionist is the loneliest word in the universe' ~John Banrock - November 16, 2018
'Of course the world appears in shambles if you only focus on the negatives ' ~John Banrock - November 9, 2018
'Kindness is kryptonite to hatred' ~John Banrock - November 2, 2018
'Lying is often the result of cowardice' ~John Banrock - October 26, 2018
'Doing the right thing isn’t always easy but neither is living with knowing you did the wrong thing'
~John Banrock - October 19, 2018
~John Banrock - October 19, 2018
'If only the answers came as quickly as the questions...' ~John Banrock - June 1, 2018
'The truth of injustice is hatred' ~John Banrock - May 25, 2018
'Everyone gets dealt a bad hand. The key lies in knowing how to play it' ~John Banrock - May 18, 2018
'To be without a home is nothing. To be without love is everything' ~John Banrock - May 11, 2018
'Everyone gets dealt a bad hand. The key lies in knowing how to play it' ~John Banrock - May 18, 2018
'To be without a home is nothing. To be without love is everything' ~John Banrock - May 11, 2018
'It is better to be the Joneses than to try to keep up with them' ~John Banrock - May 4, 2018
'You cannot acquire that which does not exist' ~John Banrock - April 27, 2018
'If you don’t think the world would be a better place with more people like you, perhaps it’s time to change'
~John Banrock - April 20, 2018
~John Banrock - April 20, 2018
'Those you choose to love can hurt you most and heal you most. Choose wisely' ~John Banrock - April 13, 2018
'Life's greatest rewards originate from challenging yourself' ~John Banrock - April 6, 2018
'Life's greatest rewards originate from challenging yourself' ~John Banrock - April 6, 2018
'Thoughts of success are the first steps toward success' ~John Banrock - March 30, 2018
'Seek happiness. Embrace happiness. Spread happiness.' ~John Banrock - March 23, 2018
'The shadow that always follows you is none but your own' ~John Banrock - March 16, 2018
'If you run from yourself others will too' ~John Banrock - March 9, 2018
'Strive to be that which you respect' ~John Banrock - March 2, 2018
'Those who have a great capacity to love also have a great capacity to be loved' ~John Banrock - February 23, 2018
'Confusion should not derail the quest for truth' ~John Banrock - February 16, 2018
'Only you can let go of your hurt' ~John Banrock - February 9, 2018
'Sometimes the promises you don't keep define you more than those you do' ~John Banrock - February 2, 2018
'Thought without borders threatens the status quo' ~John Banrock - January 26, 2018
'Plan for tomorrow while acknowledging its uncertain existence' ~John Banrock - January 19, 2018
'Return the gift of love with love' ~John Banrock - January 12, 2018
''What if' can be a heavy burden to carry' ~John Banrock - January 5, 2018
'It is better to live a life of clutter than a life of boredom' ~John Banrock - December 29, 2017
'An artist of bullshit is an artist nevertheless' ~John Banrock - December 22, 2017
'If you find yourself with nothing to do, do a good deed' ~John Banrock - December 15, 2017
'If you question a stone you should not expect an answer' ~John Banrock - December 8, 2017
‘Let us lift our spirits with togetherness!' ~John Banrock - December 1, 2017
'The one who writes that which burns inside, writes with purpose' ~John Banrock - November 24, 2017
'There is no greater feeling than fulfilling an unselfish promise' ~John Banrock - November 17, 2017
'The drunken mind favors chaos' ~John Banrock - November 10, 2017
'Integrity and political leaders must reunite or we shall perish' ~John Banrock - November 3, 2017
'The druthers of mothers is kindness and love' ~John Banrock - October 27, 2017
'If your to-do list is a never-ending list of misery, start a new list' ~John Banrock - October 20, 2017
'The disease of wanting has plagued man since the days of The Garden' ~John Banrock - October 13, 2017
'A delicate heart requires delicate love' ~John Banrock - October 6, 2017
'It is easy to smile at those who wear a smile' ~John Banrock - September 29, 2017
'Slim pickins is better than no pickins at all' ~John Banrock - September 22, 2017
'It's a great day in life when you begin to think for yourself' ~John Banrock - September 15, 2017
'It is truly selfless to protect the planet for generations that will come after you are gone'
~John Banrock - September 8, 2017
'It is better to be a part of greatness than a hindrance to it' ~John Banrock - September 1, 2017
'Seeking forgiveness is a better choice than prolonged deceit' ~John Banrock - August 25, 2017
'Statements that begin with "I hate..." begin poorly' ~John Banrock - August 18, 2017
'Fight the blues by making others smile' ~John Banrock - August 11, 2017
'It is an arduous task to find meaningful love in an instant gratification society'
~John Banrock - August 4, 2017
~John Banrock - August 4, 2017
'Rid your soul of hatred and begin the journey toward enlightenment' ~John Banrock - July 28, 2017
'Embrace those who embrace laughter' ~John Banrock - July 21, 2017
'It is unwise to seek rainbows in darkness' ~John Banrock - July 14, 2017
'It's easy to be nice when your patience is not being tested' ~John Banrock - July 7, 2017
'In times of despair, immerse yourself in the comforting embrace of wilderness'
~John Banrock - June 30, 2017
~John Banrock - June 30, 2017
'Let the happiness in your own life radiate to others' ~John Banrock - June 23, 2017
'Wrap your troubles in love and watch them disappear' ~John Banrock - June 16, 2017
'Don't let your phone replace your brain. It has no personality' ~John Banrock - June 9, 2017
'The crystal dove soars through the sky of truth' ~John Banrock - June 2, 2017
'It is the fool who laughs at the misery of others' ~John Banrock - May 26, 2017
'An investment in kindness is an investment in love' ~John Banrock - May 19, 2017
'Those who wallow in darkness walk through life blindfolded' ~John Banrock - May 12, 2017
'As time slips away it is replaced by memories' ~John Banrock - May 5, 2017
'Nature awaits when you put down your phone' ~John Banrock - April 28, 2017
'Protect the integrity of innocence' ~John Banrock - April 21, 2017
'Don't lose your mind in a frenzy of nothingness' ~John Banrock - April 14, 2017
'When the rain washes away the winter, true spring will arrive' ~John Banrock - April 7, 2017
'If we continue to destroy the planet there will be no we left' ~John Banrock - March 31, 2017
'Your wealth, or lack thereof, does not make you an asshole. Being a jerk makes you an asshole'
~John Banrock - March 24, 2017
'A heart of stone can only sink' ~John Banrock - March 17, 2017
'We cannot continue to lionize selfish people and then wonder why the world is in disarray'
~John Banrock - March 10, 2017
'There are those that drive and those that just sit back and enjoy the ride' ~John Banrock - March 3, 2017
'Love was born before hate' ~John Banrock - February 24, 2017
'A good teammate, like a good friend, is wholly unselfish' ~John Banrock - February 17, 2017
'A malnourished soul is in greater danger than a malnourished body' ~John Banrock - February 10, 2017
'It only takes one person to brighten someone's day. That person can be you!' ~John Banrock - February 3, 2017
'Even a river full of tears cannot heal the wounds of mother nature' ~John Banrock - January 27, 2017
'Love is the parachute for sadness' ~John Banrock - January 20, 2017
'It is better to dwell on what can be rather than what could have been' ~John Banrock - January 13, 2017
'Truth does not seek shelter in darkness' ~John Banrock - January 6, 2017
'As time slips away it is replaced by memories' ~John Banrock - May 5, 2017
'Nature awaits when you put down your phone' ~John Banrock - April 28, 2017
'Protect the integrity of innocence' ~John Banrock - April 21, 2017
'Don't lose your mind in a frenzy of nothingness' ~John Banrock - April 14, 2017
'When the rain washes away the winter, true spring will arrive' ~John Banrock - April 7, 2017
'If we continue to destroy the planet there will be no we left' ~John Banrock - March 31, 2017
'Your wealth, or lack thereof, does not make you an asshole. Being a jerk makes you an asshole'
~John Banrock - March 24, 2017
'A heart of stone can only sink' ~John Banrock - March 17, 2017
'We cannot continue to lionize selfish people and then wonder why the world is in disarray'
~John Banrock - March 10, 2017
'There are those that drive and those that just sit back and enjoy the ride' ~John Banrock - March 3, 2017
'Love was born before hate' ~John Banrock - February 24, 2017
'A good teammate, like a good friend, is wholly unselfish' ~John Banrock - February 17, 2017
'A malnourished soul is in greater danger than a malnourished body' ~John Banrock - February 10, 2017
'It only takes one person to brighten someone's day. That person can be you!' ~John Banrock - February 3, 2017
'Even a river full of tears cannot heal the wounds of mother nature' ~John Banrock - January 27, 2017
'Love is the parachute for sadness' ~John Banrock - January 20, 2017
'It is better to dwell on what can be rather than what could have been' ~John Banrock - January 13, 2017
'Truth does not seek shelter in darkness' ~John Banrock - January 6, 2017