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T.D. Jakes is a preacher, author, entrepreneur, and American media personality known for his work in the African-American community.
In 1981, he established a ministry called The Potter’s House in Dallas with his wife, Serita Jakes. He also founded several Christian schools in the United States, including two colleges and one theological seminary. He was also a civil rights activist who fought racial discrimination on behalf of African-Americans in Dallas County schools during the 1970s.
In 2011 he was named by “Ebony” magazine as one of America’s most influential black preachers.
We hope you find his quotes on life & success to be helpful, and we wish you the best on your journey.
61 Inspirational Td Jakes Quotes
1. “You can teach what you know, but you can only reproduce what you are.” ― T. D. Jakes
2. “Could it be that we allow the conditions in our lives to distract us from the meaning of our lives?”― T.D. Jakes
3. “Surround yourself with people you want to be like.” ― T. D. Jakes
4. “Destiny is not for comfort seekers. Destiny is for the daring and determined who are willing to endure some discomfort, delay gratification, and go where Destiny leads.” ― T.D. Jakes
5. “Forgiveness liberates the victim. It’s a gift you give yourself.” ― T. D. Jakes
6. “Surround yourself with people whose definition of you is not based on your history but your destiny.” ― T. D. Jakes
7. “Your words will tell others what you think. Your actions will tell them what you believe.” ― T. D. Jakes
8. “Don’t let what people think stop you.” ― T. D. Jakes
9. “No woman wants to be in submission to a man who isn’t in submission to God!”― TD Jakes
10. “When you are a giraffe and you receive criticism from turtles, they are reporting the view from the level they are on.” ― T. D. Jakes
11. “There may come a time when you can’t save the relationship, but you must save yourself.” ― T. D. Jakes
12. “The dream is free but the journey isn’t.” ― T. D. Jakes
13. “Challenge your fears! Find your potential.” ― T. D. Jakes
14. “Each day is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to Him.” ― T. D. Jakes
15. “You cannot be a big person with a small heart.” ― T. D. Jakes
16. “Silence isn’t golden and it surely doesn’t mean consent, so start practicing the art of communication.” ― T. D. Jakes
17. “There is something down inside of you that knows there is more and it’s roaring to get out.” ― T. D. Jakes
18. “I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.” ― T. D. Jakes
19. “If you can dream it, you can achieve it. The secret to recapturing our dreams is to enjoy the pursuit of the dream, rather than to focus on the outcome.” ― T. D. Jakes
20. “Be strong enough to stand up again, even after haters make you drop to your knees.” ― T. D. Jakes
21. “Face the giants in your life, slay them and move on. Do not be daunted by the mistakes and failures in your life.” ― T. D. Jakes
22. “Until you live every moment without assuming there will be another moment, then you’re not really living on purpose.” ― T. D. Jakes
23. “Nobody likes hard times, but it’s the unpleasant experiences that are often the catalysts to build the character required for our Destiny.” ― T. D. Jakes
24. “Both success and struggle are different kinds of trauma.” ― T. D. Jakes
25. “The most dangerous thing in the world is to have no purpose.” ― T. D. Jakes
26. “Once you have the confidence in your instincts, you must never allow other people’s refusal to believe, or their data to refute, what you instinctively know is true.” ― T. D. Jakes
27. “We have a tendency to want the other person to be a finished product while we give ourselves the grace to evolve.” ― T. D. Jakes
28. “Its not over, until the Lord says its over.” ― T.D. Jakes
29. “What you can do is embrace what you have right now and allow it to fill the vacancies of what you didn’t get yesterday.” ― T. D. Jakes
30. “You cannot be a Big person with a Small heart” – TD Jakes
31. “Don’t mistake delays for destiny, you may be delayed but you have not been denied.” ― T. D. Jakes
32. “When you begin to realize that your past does not necessarily dictate the outcome of your future, then you can release the hurt. It is impossible to inhale new air until you exhale the old.” ― T. D. Jakes
33. “Being angry is human. Staying angry is foolish.” ― T. D. Jakes
34. “Some people are so poor, the only thing they got is money.” ― T. D. Jakes
35. “The art of avoiding extremes is an art that is drawn on the canvas of maturity and painted with the abstract strokes of many experiences.” ― T. D. Jakes
36. “When you hold on to your history, you do it at the expense of your destiny.” ― T. D. Jakes
37. “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” ― T.D. Jakes
38. “You face your greatest opposition when you’re closet to your biggest miracle.” ― T. D. Jakes
39. “Think about it this way: if you are too predictable in any area of your life, you may be paving the way to your own extinction!” – TD Jakes
40. “Resist your fear; fear will never lead you to a positive end. Go for your faith and what yuou believe.” ― T. D. Jakes
41. “A church that focuses on the external has lost its passion for souls.” ― T. D. Jakes
42. “Unfortunately, many of us often spend our lives doing what we were trained to do. Some do what they were asked to do. And most of us do what others need us to do. And all the while, we wonder why the feeling of fulfillment eludes us.” ― T. D. Jakes
43. “Fear teaches you to be cautious, careful, and conscientious. It also forces you to be creative, compassionate, and calculating.” ― T.D. Jakes
44. “It’s better to gather in righteousness than fellowship with darkness.” ― T. D. Jakes
45. “If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure our your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” ― T. D. Jakes
46. “Don’t allow your past or present condition to control you. It’s just a process that you’re going through to get you to the next level.” ― T. D. Jakes
47. “You can’t be who you’re going to be and who you used to be at the same time.” ― T. D. Jakes
48. “Excellence requires discomfort.” ― T. D. Jakes
49. “Big ideas come from forward-thinking people who challenge the norm, think outside the box, and invent the world they see inside rather than submitting to the limitations of current dilemmas.” ― T. D. Jakes
50. “You don’t need people to validate you gift, you were gifted before they met you.” ― T. D. Jakes
51. “Share your dream with people who want you to succeed.” ― T. D. Jakes
52. “Never make a permanent decision about a temporary situation.” ― T. D. Jakes
53. “Whatever you give yourself to, it will give back to you.” ― T. D. Jakes
54. “Sometimes what makes us insecure and vulnerable becomes the fuel we need to be overachievers. The antidote for a snakebite is made from the poison, and the thing that made you go backward is the same force that will push you forward.” ― T. D. Jakes
55. “We all set out to make a difference in the world, but the first step is to achieve the less lofty goal of changing your own world.” ― T. D. Jakes
56. “Success is not success without a successor.” ― T. D. Jakes
57. “Greatness is contagious. You’ll catch it if you get around it.” ― T. D. Jakes
58. “Too many people want the appearance of winning rather than the practice and hard work that creates a true champion.” ― T. D. Jakes
59. “Others can inspire you, but ultimately the only thing that empowers you is what lies within you and learning how to better utilize what you’ve been given.” ― T. D. Jakes
60. “Eagles fly where lesser birds cannot fly, so eagles can do what lesser birds cannot do.” ― T. D. Jakes
61. “A setback is a setup for a comeback.” ― T. D. Jakes
