750 Inspiring One Step In The Right Direction Quotes (2023)

1. Small steps in the right direction can turn out to be the biggest step of your life.

2. “It is better to make many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.”

3. Success isn’t something that happens. To get there, you must take deliberate steps in the proper direction.

4. “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step.” -Naeem Callaway

5. ‘It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.’

6. Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.

7. Thank you for being with us every step of the way. We appreciate you for being a loyal customer. Thank you for growing with us.

8. ”We’re going to step on the field knowing that every team we’re going against is going to push their game to that whole new level that we probably hadn’t seen. … We’ve just got to be ready to step up with them. ” – Crystl Bustos, third base, Team USA

9. “We aren’t “step”, we aren’t “half”, we’re just family.”

10. “We’re going to step on the field knowing that every team we’re going against is going to push their game to that whole new level that we probably hadn’t seen. … We’ve just got to be ready to step up with them.” – Crystl Bustos, Third Basemen, Team USA

11. When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. - Confucius

12. The first step to a peaceful life, is minding one’s business

13. For better or worse, step-parenting is self-conscious parenting. You’re damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” – Unknown

14. I saved my favorite quote in this list for last. As an alcoholic, it was incredibly difficult to ask anyone for help. It required admitting that I had a problem and admitting that I couldn’t tackle it on my own — neither was easy. However, it was a necessary first step to actually start making any progress. I never could have gotten sober without the help of others.

15. You booked the meeting and now you’re one step closer to winning their business. Feels...

16. “My stepdaughter had a hard time adjusting to having me in the house and having me as her new parent, but I’m happy she’s slowly accepting and loving me as part of her family.”

17. “It’s only when you grow up and step back from him—or leave him for your own home—it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.” —Margaret Truman. These Father’s Day gift baskets make the perfect presents, by the way.

18. “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.

19. I believe the first step in any success-sports, work, a service group, whatever-is showing up.” – David DeNotaris

20. They are not my stepchildren. They are my children who came into this world before I met them.” – Anonymous

21. It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” — Queen Elizabeth II

22. You have to dance a little bit before you step out into the world each day, because it changes the way you walk. —Sandra Bullock

23. “Someday, I hope to follow in your footsteps, my remarkable elder brother, because you are an incredible guy!”

24. “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps, that makes the journey complete.” – Chanda Kochhar

25. It’s never a dull moment with my stepdaughter. We have lots of fun together, and I’m glad we treat each other like sisters and even best friends! Every moment spent with her is something I’ll remember forever. I love my wacky stepdaughter.”

26. “I love you every step of the way.” – Unknown

27. “Softball player, a girl who, once steps onto the field, is transformed from daddy’s little girl into a fierce, unrelenting competitor who will stop at nothing in order to win a game. Characteristically, with dirt all across her face, ratted sweaty hair, bloody knees, and dirt stained socks and uniform. She’s a diligent hard worker who knows the real meaning of teamwork, spirit and fearing nothing. Contradictorily she personifies all of this while she still wears cute, color-coordinated hair ribbons and sleeve straps.”

28. “There comes a time when the blankness of the future is just so extreme; it’s like such a black wall of nothingness. Not of bad things like a cave full of monsters, and so, you’re afraid of entering it. It’s just nothingness, the void, emptiness, and it is just horrible. It’s like contemplating a future-less future, and so you just want to step out of it. The monstrosity of being alive overwhelms you.” -Stephen Fry

29. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” –Mark Victor Hansen

30. “I don’t want my son to follow in my footsteps. I want him to walk the path beside me and go even further than I could have ever dreamed.” – Unknown

31. Good stepparents do much of the parenting that birth parents do but without much credit. They comfort, advise, teach, support, encourage, and love their stepchildren. They make a valuable contribution in their lives.” — Kelly Eden

32. In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.

33. “It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” — Queen Elizabeth II

34. "One thing I have come to notice in my life is that recovery for me has not been linear. It’s more two steps forward, three back, five forward, two back, so I’m always improving but there are setbacks within the improvement.” — Jonathan Van Ness

35. “Even when you have doubts. take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure – they can be turned into wisdom.” – Cat Cora

36. The lion prepares the next step and preys so that he doesn't mess up.

37. “You may be my stepdaughter, but I’ll always love you as my own. The moment I said I do to your mother was also the moment that I vowed to be your loving father.”

38. “The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.” – Ayn Rand

39. “The choice isn’t to move on—life moves whether I want it to or not. No, the choice is to look forward, not backward, to take a step because refusing to move won’t draw the past nearer, only postpone better days.”

40. "The acknowledgment of having suffered evil is the greatest step forward in mental health.” ― Stefan Molyneux

41. “Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” – Brian Tracy

42. Happy birthday, stepmom. You’re a shining star.

43. "My complexion had always been an obstacle to overcome and all of a sudden, Oprah was telling me it wasn’t. It was perplexing and I wanted to reject it because I had begun to enjoy the seduction of inadequacy. But a flower couldn’t help but bloom inside of me. When I saw Alek [Wek] I inadvertently saw a reflection of myself that I could not deny. Now, I had a spring in my step because I felt more seen, more appreciated by the far away gatekeepers of beauty, but around me the preference for light skin prevailed. To the beholders that I thought mattered, I was still unbeautiful. And my mother again would say to me,"You can’t eat beauty. It doesn’t feed you.” And these words plagued and bothered me; I didn’t really understand them until finally I realized that beauty was not a thing that I could acquire or consume, it was something that I just had to be.” –Lupita Nyong’o

44. “Vision is not enough. It must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must also step up the stairs.” — Vaclav Havel

45. “You don't have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.” Martin Luther King

46. "You don’t need those people. By stepping aside, they’ve done you a favor. Because what you’ve got left after the fools have departed are the old souls and the true hearts. Those are the über cool sparkle rocket mind-blowers we’re after. Those are the people worthy of your love.”

47. "The most important thing we can do is not only admit it to ourselves but then to reach out for that help. The first step is exposing that secret and that struggle, and you have to take that first step before you can find freedom."— Candace Cameron Bure

48. With every rejection, you are one step closer to success.

49. “A stepmother’s love is unique. She continues to love her bonus children selflessly despite knowing that she will never be the priority in their lives.” —Unknown

50. “Maybe I stepped into the skin my mother left behind and became the girl my mother had been, the one she still wanted to be.” -. Laura Kasischke

51. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance – and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

52. “Every step of the way you were there for me. Through thick and thin I’ll always be there for you. Happy birthday wishes!”

53. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges. obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take. you will grow stronger and stronger. more and more skilled. more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” — Mark Victor Hansen

54. I’m taking a step at a time, getting to maturity physically, mentally and financially. Nothing is stopping me! Happy birthday to me.

55. “First steps are always the hardest but until they are taken the notion of progress remains only a notion and not an achievement.”

56. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less-than-perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” -Mark Victor Hansen

57. “Before you open your eyes and have your first yawn; before you step out of doors to satisfy the dawn; earlier than you sip your morning coffee, I desire which you close your eyes and assume most effective of me.”

"58. In April 2013, after a particularly brutal hangover, I looked at the calendar and realized I had exactly six months to go until I turned 30. Suddenly, the idea of taking my problem drinking with me into the next decade seemed incredibly sad and depressing.

In my previous, half-hearted attempts at quitting, I’d always white-knuckled it by myself and spent the whole time feeling miserable, annoyed, and lost in my own head. This time, I spent a lot of time reading books, listening to podcasts, and trying to educate myself about alcohol and addiction. I started writing a blog and reached out to other sober bloggers. Those small steps made such a difference, as I began to meet people who were sober and—shockingly—really enjoying life!"

59. “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts

60. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges. obstacles. and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take. you will grow stronger and stronger. more and more skilled. more and more self-confident. and more and more successful.” –Mark Victor Hansen

61. I had to take false steps and go through hard times to come out to where I am now. I can’t imagine living without acting. It’s not easy, and I don’t disrespect anyone who steps out of it after a certain point. Having a family and a house is cool. It’s not a betrayal. But if you’re going to be an actor, it has to be more than a passing interest. – Marylouise Burke

62. “If you’re about to become a stepmother or are currently filling that role, you are gambling that the love you’ve found and the strength and wisdom that you’ve acquired will see you through.”―Sue Patton Thoele

63. “Self-observation is the first step of inner unfolding.”

64. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey, Executive

65. Get out there and explore. Wrangler is with you every step of the journey.

66. All represent the steps of life.

67. Madness is the emergency exit. You can just step outside, and close the door on all those dreadful things that happened. You can lock them away forever.. — Batman: The Killing Joke

68. There is no velvet so soft as a mother’s lap, no rose as lovely as her smile, no path so flowery as that imprinted with her footsteps.” – Archibald Thompson

69. Optimist: someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it’s more like a cha-cha. - Robert Brault

70. I want to congratulate all the men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers or just spiritual fathers.

71. It is said that with great power comes great responsibility. But stepmothers’ shoulder great responsibilities even when they have limited power over their stepchildren in terms of acceptability and trust.” – Unknown

72. “As long as you’re moving forward whether it be one step or ten feet man, you got to keep going.” – Josh Barnett

73. “When I came out, I told my stepmother Gladys, and she just said she had known for years and was glad I wasn’t lying anymore.” —Ian McKellen

74. “Everyday I’m steppin’ on a beach!”

75. “You were there for me every step of the way, and I wholeheartedly appreciate everything you’ve done for me.”

76. You’re searching for buoyancy in the soul, and spring in your step.”

77. “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Lao Tzu

78. “Only stepping out of old ruts will bring new insights.” – Andy Grove

79. “Happy 24th birthday to my biggest cheerleader and best friend in the world. I can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of your life. You will always have me supporting you every step of your way.”

80. If you want to go one step beyond a simple good-luck wish, try expressing your belief in your recipient and their ability to tackle the challenge they’re about to face. Compliment them for preparing well. If appropriate, remind them of how far they’ve already come.

81. “Narcissists are consumed with maintaining a shallow false self to others. They’re emotionally crippled souls that are addicted to attention. Because of this they use a multitude of games, in order to receive adoration. Sadly, they are the most ungodly of God’s creations because they don’t show remorse for their actions, take steps to make amends or have empathy for others. They are morally bankrupt.”

82. Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. - Brian Tracy

83. To my stepdaughter, who taught me how to be the perfect father – Happy birthday, you make my life better every day!

84. “Life is awesome when you’ve got a stepdaughter to protect. She’s full of sweetness and innocence that all I ever want to do is keep her happy because I treat her as my own. If someone messes with my stepdaughter, then you’ll be facing me.”

85. "Maybe I stepped into the skin my mother left behind and became the girl my mother had been, the one she still wanted to be.” — Laura Kasischke, White Bird in a Blizzard

86. “Flowers grow back, even after they are stepped on. So will I.” — Unknown

87. #43 “I think if people could step inside a person who has been betrayed by the love of their life and feel the agony it causes, no one who is human would have it in their heart to cause someone that much pain and heartache.”

88. Thank you, stepmom! You have been a beacon of hope for us throughout the toughest times. You have proven that you’re truly angelic, and we’re so grateful for the love you’ve shown us.

89. “Listen to the people who love you. Believe that they are worth living for even when you don’t believe it. Seek out the memories depression takes away and project them into the future. Be brave; be strong; take your pills. Exercise because it’s good for you even if every step weighs a thousand pounds. Eat when food itself disgusts you. Reason with yourself when you have lost your reason.” – Andrew Solomon

90. “No matter how many Legos I step on, I’m always so grateful to be your mom.”

91. “Like every other house-renting, paycheck-to-paycheck, heel dragging working American, it wouldn't matter if I stepped in it by accident or was pushed, or simply whiffed it as I walked by. With the powers in play, guilt or innocence had nothing to do with anything.”

92. “God has answered your prayers. Not only did he give you a new partner in life, but he also gave you a beautiful stepdaughter whom you could love and cherish.” — Jane

93. To be sure a stepmother to a girl is a different thing to a second wife to a man!” – Elizabeth Gaskell

94. “We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” – Beyoncé

95. “We have come to the edge of the abyss and now it is time for a bold step forward. There is a political view that the tougher you are, the more credible you are.” – Ed Balls

96. If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. – Nora Roberts

97. “Most great people have attained their greatest success one step beyond their greatest failure.” – Napoleon Hill

98. “Shit happens. Doesn’t mean you have to step in it. But if you do I would buy a new pair of shoes.” ― Kilburn Hall

99. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” -Oprah Winfrey

100. Husband, I want you to know that I love you with all my heart. Nothing could have prepared me for the incredible life we have been blessed with so far. You have made every step of our journey together a wonderful experience.

101. “A stepdaughter is a little angel given by God. We may not be related to my blood, but we’re still family, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her happy.”

102. 101 I look up to you in so many ways. I am so lucky to have a friend who lifts me up and inspires me every step of the way. Happy birthday to you!

103. “The brother is a burden to the Christian, precisely because he is a Christian. For the pagan the other person never becomes a burden at all. He simply sidesteps every burden that others may impose upon him.”

104. “In fact, stories of people of achievement often show that obstacles and struggles are the stepping stones to success.” – Michal Stawicki

105. “There are many great firsts in life: first steps, first car, first kiss, and now first baby. We are excited to announce we are expecting ours on (date).”

106. There’s also something known as the ‘job trap’ when we show being busy to avoid stepping out of our comfort zones and trying something new. You can get more done and find better methods to work if you push your boundaries.

107. “I always tell my stepdaughter she is beautiful, but I also make sure she knows she is strong, smart, and capable, too.”

108. Happy birthday to my stepdaughter, who makes me smile every day! You are part of my family and heart forever!

109. “Madness is the emergency exit. You can just step outside, and close the door on all those dreadful things that happened. You can lock them away… Forever.”

110. To my stepdaughter, who taught me how to be the perfect father – Happy birthday, you make my life better every day!

111. “My sister will die over and over again for the rest of my life. Grief is forever. It doesn’t go away; it becomes a part of you, step for step, breath for breath. I will never stop grieving Bailey because I will never stop loving her. That’s just how it is. Grief and love are conjoined, you don’t get one without the other. All I can do is love her, and love the world, emulate her by living with daring and spirit and joy.”

112. "He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.. – Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

113. “She took a step and didn't want to take any more, but she did. ” ― Markus Zusak

114. “Dreams can come true, but there is a secret. They’re realized through the magic of persistence, determination, commitment, passion, practice, focus and hard work. They happen a step at a time, manifested over years, not weeks. ” – Elbert Hubbard

115. “Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” —Lao Tzu, philosopher and writer

116. “Flowers grow back, even after they are stepped on. So will I.” – Unknown

117. “For when I look at the Moon I do not see a hostile, empty world. I see the radiant body where man has taken his first steps into a frontier that will never end.” – David R. Scott

118. The first step is you have to say that you can. – Will Smith

119. “The power to change your life lies in the simplest of steps.”― Steve Maraboli

120. “A stepparent doesn’t just marry a spouse. They marry the spouse in the entire situation. They must embrace the stepdaughters and sons as their own .” — Ronit Cytheria

121. “I wish that you are successful in the path you have chosen, happy birthday stepdaughter.”

122. “I can’t control your behavior, nor do I want that burden…but I will not apologize for refusing to be disrespected, to be lied to, or to be mistreated. I have standards; step up or step out.” — Steve Maraboli

123. “I wonder how well you sleep at night, and what kind of dreams you have. I wish I could step into them as you step into mine. Goodnight, my beautiful.”

124. Thanks for being by my side and supporting my decisions every step of the way. Without you my life would be incomplete.

125. “I’m stunned at how you face situations in life. You inspire me with your strength and wisdom, dear stepdaughter.”

126. I just had to find the courage to take that first step.

127. “At times the world may seem an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough. and what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may in fact be the first steps of a journey.”

128. “He does something to me, that boy. Every time. It’s his only detriment. He steps on my heart. He makes me cry.”

129. "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible."—Tony Robbins, American author, and speaker

130. “Relax. Breathe. It takes time, but there is a great joy to be had in moments of every day. Just remember, you’re learning new steps, a new dance.” – Lisa Frederiksen

131. “Never. ever be afraid of failing. because failure is just a stepping stone to success.”

132. “The first step toward being loved is learning to love what you see when you look in the mirror.” – Tadahiko Nagao

133. “When I look at the moon I do not see a hostile, empty world. I see the radiant body where man has taken his first steps into a frontier that will never end.” – David Scott

134. “Beat cancer. Small steps every day.” – Anonymous

135. “All of a sudden you’re thrown into doing motherly duties. And I call that the stepmom vortex. You just get pulled in. You’re making lunches. You’re making dinners. You’re going to practices. … Nobody tells you.” ―Kendall Rose

136. “All these years I have always looked up to you as an inspiration and on the occasion of your 35th birthday I would just wish that you continue to prosper in the future so that I can follow in your footsteps. Happy birthday, my big sister!”

137. “One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.”– Jack Penn

138. Remember if people talk behind your back, it only means you are two steps ahead. - Author: Fannie Flagg

139. You can choose to live your dream every day if you just take the first step. T. D. Jakes

140. “God has answered your prayers. Not only did he give you a new partner in life, but he also gave you a beautiful stepdaughter whom you could love and cherish.” — Jane

141. “Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.”

142. Step away from the couch sitters who are awaiting the single perfect day to begin living their dream. You can choose to live your dream every day if you just take the first step. T. D. Jakes

143. This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet.” — Rumi

144. "Overcoming fear is the first step to success for entrepreneurs. The winners all exemplify that, and the hard work and commitment they have shown underlines what is needed to set up a business.” – Richard Branson

145. “Take it one day at a time. Then break that day into small steps. Then focus only on getting the first step all the way to done. And then the next step. That’s how you get the things that matter done every day.”

146. “The first step before anybody else believes it, is you have to believe it. ” – Will Smith

147. Happy birthday stepson thank you for accepting me and for being the son I’ve always wanted.

148. Friends are someone whom we can count on at every step of our lives. Wishing everyone a lovely friendship day.

149. “It’s only when you grow up and step back from him–or leave him for your own home–it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.” – Margaret Truman

150. “You can't hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can't catch a fish unless you put your line in the water. You can't reach your goals if you don't try.” – Kathy Seligman

151. I never had that wicked stepmother or evil stepfather thing at all. I’m very close to both stepparents and I consider them to be my parents too.” — Mark Ronson

152. “The world’s a brighter place ever since this precious girl became my own, my stepdaughter. Her innocent smile just warms my heart, and all I want to do is love her. She really means so much to me.”

153. The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.

154. “Each step along the Buddha’s path to happiness requires practising mindfulness until it becomes part of your daily life.”– Henepola Gunaratana

155. No matter what happens, I want my stepchildren to know that they are forever loved.” – Unknown

156. “Be yourself. Be true to that, to your heart. Patience. See what happens if you step back instead of bounding forward.” ― Nora Roberts

157. “Listen to the people who love you. Believe that they are worth living for even when you don’t believe it. Seek out the memories depression takes away and project them into the future. Be brave; be strong; take your pills. Exercise because it’s good for you even if every step weighs a thousand pounds. Eat when food itself disgusts you. Reason with yourself when you have lost your reason.”― Andrew Solomon, The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression

158. To my stepmom, you’ve always been by my dad’s side. Today, I want to honor you and let you know I’m right by your side.” – Anonymous

159. 1. “Happy Anniversary! We’re all so proud of you and are so happy to be celebrating another year of your sobriety. Thanks for taking the hard steps to keep you and all of us in a happier loving place. We love you! Cheers to another year.”

160. “We’re going to step on the field knowing that every team we’re going against is going to push their game to that whole new level that we probably hadn’t seen. … We’ve just got to be ready to step up with them.” – Crystl Bustos

161. “Take all the time you need to heal emotionally. Moving on doesn’t take a day, it takes lots of little steps to be able to break free of your broken self. ” – Tere Arigo

162. “The reality is, you either step into the future or you become a dinosaur.” – M. Shadows

163. “Big achievements come one small advantage at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time.”

164. My mom is my heart. But my stepdad was my role model, the hardest working man I ever knew.” – Brian Urlacher

165. To the stepmom who feels like you are failing. Don’t doubt yourself. Right now, it feels hard, but each day you still show up, even through the exhaustion. You pour your love into your children, even though your cup feels empty. You do the best you can, even when you think you can’t. And that dear mama is not failing. You are amazing.” – Anonymous

166. Life is full of choices and for my 37th birthday, I’m choosing to take better care of myself every step of the way.

167. Good leaders make things happen — both by taking action themselves and by motivating others to take action. The greatest leaders mobilize others to do the small and simple things that will accumulate to create great things. Having a good idea is the beginning of progress, but only by taking the necessary steps to make it happen will you and those you lead achieve success. Success comes from doing.

168. Do you know how to spot the difference between a fake diamond and a real diamond? Well, seeing as we’re not experts, they’ll look almost exactly the same. That’s how I feel about you. There’s no difference between a real father and a stepfather; you mean the world to me.

169. “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.” – Joe Girard

170. “Happy birthday stepdaughter, you may not see it, but to me, you are my angel from heaven.”

171. A stepfather means so many things… an understanding heart, a source of strength, and of support, right from the very start.” – Unknown

172. I will never understand the difference between a stepmother and a biological mother because you’ve never shown me the difference between the two.” – Unknown

173. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.. - Lao Tzu

174. “Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”

175. “Have the courage to follow your dreams. It’s the first step towards attaining your destiny.” – Nikita Koloff

176. “Happy Soberversary! One quarter of a year has gone by in your sobriety. You are so deserving of a happy and healthy life. Congratulations on your sustained sobriety! Keep working those steps, and I’ll keep cheering you on.” (13)

177. “It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.”

178. “Dreams can come true, but there is a secret. They’re realized through the magic of persistence, determination, commitment, passion, practice, focus and hard work. They happen a step at a time, manifested over years, not weeks.”

179. A caring stepmother doesn’t have to replace the child’s own mom. She will secure her own special place in the heart of the child by her love and care.” – Unknown

180. “Sometimes the best thing to do is to take a step back and get a little bit of a different perspective and re-evaluate things.”

181. For some people, working a regular job with a strict schedule is overwhelming. Waking up at the same hour and following the same steps daily is a routine that makes all days equal. Either it’s Monday, Tuesday, or Friday, we feel that the days blend in, and that saddens us.” - Unknown

182. A healthy stepmother knows that someday's she’s a stagehand, someday's she’s the leading lady, and someday's she’s the audience…and she plays each role with style and grace.” — Unknown

183. “One step at a time. One day at a time. One hour at a time.” — Unknown

184. “I am a stepmother to the fullest extent.” ―Megan Fox

185. You welcomed me into your life, and allowed me to be your stepdad and your friend! Happy birthday, stepdaughter, I am so proud of you!

186. “It was time for Pooh and Piglet to go home together. At first as they stumped along the path which edged the Hundred Acre Wood, they didn’t say much to each other; but when they came to the stream, and had helped each other across the stepping stones, and were able to walk side by side again over the heather.” —A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

187. “I want to say this to every stepmother: take it a little easier, try not to be so insistent, try not to have your desires dominate—and not just with the stepchildren, but with your husband, your family, your friends. The moment you step back from whatever it is that exasperates you, you get an unrestricted view of the situation—and you can take a breath before you move forward.”―Margit Eva Bernard

188. “To my stepdaughter, I love you, and you’re so precious to me. You deserve all the good things in life because you’re certainly such a sweetheart, and I’m grateful that you have been treating and loving me like your real mother. I know I can’t replace her, but always remember that I’m doing my best to keep you happy. I love you so much.”

189. Feeling lost? Take a dream and convert it into small goals, then start taking the steps to hit those goals. – Dave Ramsey

190. "Sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward.” – Erika Taylor

191. It's only when you grow up and step back from him—or leave him for your own home—it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.—Margaret TrumanRD.COM

192. You don’t need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

193. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

194. If you are facing a new challenge or being asked to do something that you have never done before don’t be afraid to step out. You have more capability than you think you do but you will never see it unless you place a demand on yourself for more. - Joyce Meyer

195. “You are good enough as you. so delete that Facetune app and step away from that really weird filter that makes you look smoother than Craig David.”

196. “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”

197. “Being your stepdad is enough to make me love you with my entire heart.”

198. Each small step adds up to a long journey toward peace.

199. “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.”

200. “In any given moment, we have two options: To step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” – Abraham Maslow

201. “If you are facing a new challenge or being asked to do something that you have never done before don’t be afraid to step out. You have more capability than you think you do but you will never see it unless you place a demand on yourself for more. ” – Joyce Meyer

202. I’m lucky to have two mothers; a great mother and stepmother. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for a woman you love.” ― Mark Rebb

203. Happy birthday to my precious stepdaughter who has taught me so much in the past few years. Remember that I will always be here for you.

204. "Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” – Dale Carnegie

205. “Hiking is the only slightly less ugly stepsister of running.” – Lindy Hughes

206. “The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings.”– Albert Schweitzer

207. “My stepdaughter is still young and fragile, but I know she’s strong inside. And I’ll be her stepmom, who’s going to support her all the time and give her all the love she needs.”

208. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. —Sun Tzu

209. “Nothing pleases my heart more than the heavenly smile on your face. Bless you, dear stepdaughter.”

210. Today, I encourage you to reach within and unleash that inner strength we’ve all known you to have. We are right behind you, working hard and supporting you every step of the way. Have a pleasantly beautiful morning, sir/ma’am.

211. “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

212. “I would cross oceans for my stepdaughter because she trusts me and loves me, even when she knows we are not connected by blood.”

213. “Because you have made me learn to take that first step. Happy Teacher’s Day.” ― Unknown

214. “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” -Johnny Cash

215. “When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.”

216. A stepmother’s love is unique. She continues to love her bonus children selflessly despite knowing that she will never be the priority in their lives.” — Unknown

217. Biological, step, foster, adoptive. It’s not the word before ‘mom’ that defines you, but rather the love and dedication in your heart.” – Anonymous

218. ”Love is taking a few steps backward maybe even more… to give way to the happiness of the person you love.”- Winnie the Pooh

219. You were with me throughout my life. You were with me when I took my first step and when I fell for the first time. You were with me when I got my first excellent grade and when I failed my exam for the first time. In other words, you always understood and supported me no matter what. Thank you for it.

220. When I step on the ice, I forget all my problems and just skate.

221. Small, baby steps each day add up to huge, giant leaps over time. So, please keep going. Do NOT give up.

222. “Being a dad isn’t just about eating a huge bag of gummy bears as your wife gives birth. It means being comfortable with the word hero.” —Ryan Reynolds. Your stepdad can be your hero too—show him how much you care with these great Father’s Day gifts for stepdad.

223. A loving stepfather like you shows that love goes far beyond the boundaries of simple concepts like biology. I can’t wait to spend another year with you as my dad.

224. “Now everyone dreams of a love faithful and true, but you and I know what this world can do. So let’s make our steps clear so the other may see. And I’ll wait for you…should I fall behind wait for me. ” —Bruce Springsteen, musician, “If I Should Fall Behind”

225. “God cannot be present to mend every broken family, hence he created stepmom.” —Unknown

226. “Trying is the first step toward failure.” – Homer Simpson

227. Those who have accomplished great things in the world have been, as a rule, bold, aggressive, and self-confident. They dared to step out from the crowd and act in an original way.

228. “Big journeys begin with small steps.”

229. “Happy birthday, stepdaughter. You are my only child, you are a real daughter to me, dear.” — Carolyn Boston

230. Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.

231. Happy Birthday, it’s time to let go of the past. Time to step up into the future with a love that will last.

232. “I think if people could step inside a person who has been betrayed by the love of their life and feel the agony it causes, no one who is human would have it in their heart to cause someone that much pain and heartache. ”

233. Take all the time you need to heal emotionally. Moving on doesn’t take a day, it takes lots of little steps to be able to break free of your broken self.” — Tere Arigo

234. When it feels as if you can't do right by the other parent, do right by your step-child instead. You'll never fail with best interest at heart.” — Jessica James

235. Hey, stepdad! My life has improved so much since you came into it. Thank you for being a great role model for me and inspiring me to live my life better.

236. The first step toward greatness is to be honest. – Proverb

237. “When you win, you don’t get carried away. But if you go step by step, with confidence, you can go far.” —Diego Maradona, pro soccer player

238. You are the one thing in this world, above all other things, that you must never give up on. When I was in middle school, I was struggling with severe anxiety and depression and the help and support I received from my family and a therapist saved my life. Asking for help is the first step. You are more precious to this world than you'll ever know.

239. “Happy 4 Years of Sobriety! I am beyond proud of you and all the wonderful accomplishments you’ve made these past four years! I have watched you grow into such a strong, independent person and, most importantly, an AMAZING dad! I can’t wait to see where life takes you. Remember I’ll always be there every step of the way!”

240. “Listen to the people who love you. Believe that they are worth living for even when you don't believe it. Seek out the memories depression takes away and project them into the future. Be brave; be strong; take your pills. Exercise because it's good for you even if every step weighs a thousand pounds. Eat when food itself disgusts you. Reason with yourself when you have lost your reason.”

"241. That statement hit me like a ton of bricks, and I knew in my heart it was true. I made a decision on that day that I would not drink until further notice. I had no idea at that time how long that would be, but I knew I had to try something I’d never tried before, which was cutting out drugs and alcohol completely from my life.

When I got back to Cancun, I began reading about alcohol use disorder and educated myself on why I drank. I started a blog about my sobriety and began forming connections with others through the online recovery community. A year into my sobriety, I tried 12-step meetings, and I also found meditation and CrossFit to be helpful. Every good thing I have in my life is a direct result of choosing recovery every single day.” — Kelly F., 32, sober for four years"

242. “The first step before anybody else believes it, is you have to believe it.” – Will Smith

243. Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful. ­- Mark Victor Hansen

244. “The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.” –Ben Stein

245. “To my stepdaughter, I love you, and you’re so precious to me. You deserve all the good things in life because you’re certainly such a sweetheart, and I’m grateful that you have been treating and loving me like your real mother. I know I can’t replace her, but always remember that I’m doing my best to keep you happy. I love you so much.”

246. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ~ Lao Tzu

247. “The felt love of Christ really is what brings rest, wholeness, flourishing, shalom - that existential calm that for brief, gospel-sane moments settles over you and lets you step in out of the storm of of-works-ness. You see for a moment that in Christ you truly are invincible. The verdict really is in; nothing can touch you. He has made you his own and will never cast you out.”

248. Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind. —Amit Ray

249. “The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.” – Ben Stein

250. I hope your endeavors bear fruit in endless accomplishments at every step of your life! Best wishes!

251. Today is an important milestone, the first step towards becoming an adult. Soon, you will be driving and continue becoming the independent and thriving young woman you are meant to be. Happy Sweet 16!

252. Hold your head high. It takes a very special and strong woman to be a stepmom.” – Anonymous

253. "You don’t wake up today to be mediocre. So let this Thursday be the day to step out of your comfort zone and realize your potential.”

254. “Happy birthday step daughter – except I don’t need a step because I’ve loved you all along. Have a wonderful time today!”

255. “With the passage of time. I became increasingly aware of how all of the adults around me were living with constant fear and apprehension . . . I was feeling more and more vulnerable as I watched them continually struggle to solve the mystery of what white folks expected of them. They behaved as though it were an awful sin to overlook even one of those unspoken rules and step out of ‘their place. ’ to cross some invisible line. And yet lots of discussions in my household were about how to cross that line. when to cross that line. and who could cross that line without getting hurt.”

256. Faith is taking the first step. Even when you don’t see the whole staircase.

257. “Recovery is taking all twelve steps…over and over and over and over…” – Toni Sorenson

258. 9. “Just wanted you to know someone is always thinking of you! Life is a series of baby steps. The goal isn’t to just be sober. The goal is to love yourself so much that you don’t need or want to not be sober. I’m always here as your best friend if you ever need me.”

259. “Everything I do in my life I do to make my mum and dad proud. I want to carry on in my dad’s footsteps and make sure that his legacy lives on forever.” – Bindi Irwin

260. “Nothing is going to work out unless you step up and make it happen.” – Auliq Ice

261. “Being a stepmom is a difficult job, but it is worth it because you go to sleep every night with an amazing feeling that you are loved by children who don’t biologically belong to you.” —Unknown

262. “Being a stepmom is like completing someone else’s incomplete melody. Understanding the already created tune and adding your own personality to seamlessly complete it, is really a work of a true maestro. ” —Unknown

263. Even though I’m disrespected, lied about, walked over, ignored, blamed, and hated, I’m still a proud stepmom.” – Anonymous

264. The journey is yours. Enjoy each and every step. – Unknown

265. In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety. —Abraham Maslow

266. “Love is a mutual thing, and not all stepparents are successful in reciprocating love with their stepdaughter, but that shouldn’t be a reason not to love stepdaughters. It takes time because step-parents need to make their new daughter feel that they’re really treating her like family.”

267. “My stepdaughter is still young and fragile, but I know she’s strong inside. And I’ll be her stepmom, who’s going to support her all the time and give her all the love she needs.”

268. My life was never the same after meeting you, and being your stepfather is my favorite role to play! Happy birthday, kiddo, I love you so much!

269. “Hiking is a bit like life: The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other…again and again and again. And if you allow yourself the opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you will witness beauty every step of the way, not just at the summit.”

270. “One cannot step twice in the same river.”

271. “A lot of artists are scared to do that. they are scared to step out on their own. What am I the supervillain of western Canada is that what I am? Is Classified the clean-cut. staying true to his roots. hip hop guy from the East coast that stays in his lane and he made it big staying true to what he did and didn’t make corny music? Then that is what he is and I am proud of him for that.” ~ Shane Bunting

272. The older I get, the more I realize that my stepmom is the best friend I could ever have.” – Unknown

273. "Take a step back today, look at all those beautiful things you have.. — Rick Warren

274. “The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is how you use them. ” – Unknown

275. Happy birthday to the sweet girl who accepted me as her stepmother, and showed me nothing but love ever since!

276. “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” –Mark Caine

277. “A good stepmom is not made – she is built. She is built by the hardships of her role, the tears she cries in secret, and by the lessons, she learns through trial and error.” ―Michelle Zunter

278. "Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” —Dale Carnegie"

279. “The leaders who work most effectively, it seems to me, never say ‘I.’ And that’s not because they have trained themselves not to say ‘I.’ They don’t think ‘I.’ They think ‘we’; they think ‘team.’ They understand their job to be to make the team function. They accept responsibility and don’t sidestep it, but ‘we’ gets the credit…. This is what creates trust, which enables you to get the task done.” – Peter Drucker

280. I think if people could step inside a person who has been betrayed by the love of their life and feel the agony it causes, no one who is human would have it in their heart to cause someone that much pain and heartache. - Anonymous

281. “A stepdaughter is fragile, and it’s your duty to protect her. She lost her parent, and you’re the only hope that can help her go through the tough times of missing her loved one. Be patient with her because no little girl should ever go through such a tragedy. And since you’re her stepparent, make her days happier and more alive. Love her as your own.”

282. The hero isn't the one who is right, but the one who steps forward to take the blame—deserved or not—and apologize to save a relationship. – Richelle E. Goodrich

283. A stepparent is so much more than just a parent: they made the choice to love when they didn't have to.” — Unknown

284. Footsteps on beach with cute short sayings

285. All of a sudden you’re thrown into doing motherly duties. And I call that the stepmom vortex. You just get pulled in. You’re making lunches. You’re making dinners. You’re going to practices. … Nobody tells you.” – Kendall Rose

286. "Courage is one step ahead of fear.” – Coleman Young

287. “How fortunate am I to be able to see you grow and share in your special day! Happy birthday my dearest stepdaughter!”

288. “The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings.” Albert Schweitzer

289. I hope you always continue to dream big dreams and aim as high as you can. You are exceptionally talented in all you do, and I know you are destined for greatness. I also know that I will be by your side every step of the way.

290. “Narcissists are consumed with maintaining a shallow false self to others. They're emotionally crippled souls that are addicted to attention. Because of this they use a multitude of games, in order to receive adoration. Sadly, they are the most ungodly of God's creations because they don't show remorse for their actions, take steps to make amends or have empathy for others. They are morally bankrupt.”

291. ‘You don’t have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step’ – Martin Luther King

292. “The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is to learn to let go. ” – Steve Maraboli

293. It's only when you grow up and step back from him — or leave him for your own home — it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.

294. “Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind.”

295. To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping. – Chinese Proverb (‘one of the top step by step quotes)

296. The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time. - Joe Girard

297. “Most important is the recognition that stepparenting is different from primary parenting. It can be just as satisfying, it can be a reciprocally loving and caring relationship between parent and child, and it can provide some very good moments when it works, but it is different.” ―Claire Berman

298. Understanding your own feelings and moods is the first step in recognizing what truly fulfills you, what you find meaningful and exciting at work. -Annie McKee

299. Happy birthday to my stepdaughter, who makes me smile every day! You are part of my family and heart forever!

300. “When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius

301. I’m so happy that my mum picked you as our stepdad. She obviously has good taste! Have a great birthday!

302. “It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” – Roy T. Bennett

303. I love my stepmom and everything she does for me. I couldn’t imagine my life without her in it.” – Anonymous

304. “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” – Leo Tolstoy

305. “A stepdaughter is the daughter nature didn’t give you, but the one life blessed you with.” — Ronit Cytheria

306. The happiest of birthdays to my stepdaughter! We have come so far, and I am happy to call myself your father and friend!

307. “If a man does not keep pace with his companions. perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears. however measured or far away.” – Henry David Thoreau

308. “I am not just your stepmom. I am so much more — I am a bonus mom or second mom, whichever you adore.” — B. Doyle

309. “Dream big, it’s the first step to success, making goals come second.” ~ Invajy

310. “What Descartes did was a good step. You have added much several ways, and especially in taking the colours of thin plates into philosophical consideration. If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.”

311. “Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time. meeting each thing that comes up. seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared. discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

312. You have to dance a little bit before you step out into the world each day, because it changes the way you walk. — Sandra Bullock

313. “Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

314. Step by step. I can't think of any other way of accomplishing anything. - Michael Jordan

315. Being a stepmom means they grew inside of my heart instead of my tummy.” – Anonymous

316. “There is no one giant step that does it, it’s a lot of little steps.”- Peter A. Cohen

317. “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” Joe Girard

318. “The path to self-discovery is not a straight line. It’s a zigzag. We move in and out of awareness: one step forward, three steps to the left, a baby step back, another leap forward. A lightbulb moment might shine brightly one day, but then flicker the next. It takes work to hold tightly to a certain consciousness, to live in its wisdom. Every day, I have to intentionally maintain an awareness of my value.” ~Alicia Keys

319. “Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind.” ― Amit Ray, Meditation: Insights and Inspirations

320. "Can't you see? Every step I have taken, since I was that little girl on the bridge, was to bring me closer to you.. – Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha

321. “Your next step will become clear the moment you bravely begin to walk towards what your heart is calling you to do.” – Unknown

322. “My stepdaughter is full of beauty and grace with an excellent character. She was indeed raised well by her real mother, and I will do my best to raise her just as good or even better. She’s so precious to me.”

323. “I had to take false steps and go through hard times to come out to where I am now. I can’t imagine living without acting. It’s not easy, and I don’t disrespect anyone who steps out of it after a certain point. Having a family and a house is cool. It’s not a betrayal. But if you’re going to be an actor, it has to be more than a passing interest.” – Marylouise Burke

324. “Even so, one step from my grave, I believe that cruelty, spite, The powers of darkness will in time, Be crushed by the spirit of light.” Boris Pasternak

325. “A stepdaughter is fragile, and it’s your duty to protect her. She lost her parent, and you’re the only hope that can help her go through the tough times of missing her loved one. Be patient with her because no little girl should ever go through such a tragedy. And since you’re her stepparent, make her days happier and more alive. Love her as your own.”

326. You are the one thing in this world, above all other things, that you must never give up on. When I was in middle school, I was struggling with severe anxiety and depression and the help and support I received from my family and a therapist saved my life. Asking for help is the first step. You are more precious to this world than you'll ever know.. — Lili Reinhart

327. “Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.”- Henry Ward Beecher

328. “Don’t let people treat you like a cigarette, they only use you when they are bored and step on you when they are done. Be like drugs, let them die for you.”

329. You are fun, loving and wise beyond your age! Happy birthday, stepdaughter, I’m glad you came into my life!

330. “Letting go of toxic people in your life is a big step in loving yourself.”— Hussein Nishah

331. A stepparent is so much more than just a parent; they made the choice to love when they didn’t have to.” – Anonymous

332. I hope this birthday is everything you hoped for, stepdaughter! Thank you for teaching me the value of life!

333. “Take life one step at a time look forward to your future, stop looking back and regretting the past, the past is the past because it does not last!” -Abhishek Tiwari

334. “No man is an island indeed, so as time passed, I married someone, and I had a bonus! I have a loving and charming husband and a cheerful stepdaughter. My days have been blissful and no longer lonely ever since I became a part of this little family.”

335. “Trust is the first step to love. ”

336. “Don’t be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps.” – David Lloyd George

337. I love my stepmom and everything she does for me. I couldn’t imagine my life without her in it.” – Unknown

338. Walk to your goal firmly and with bold steps.

339. “Dear stepdaughter, I hope you know that having a stepmom means that you always have my love and support, no matter what.”

340. Loving your own kids is easy. Loving another woman's children as your own is what makes stepmoms really special.” — Dave Willis

341. If you want to get different results from what you are getting now, you must change something. Change requires taking risks by stepping out into the unknown. And that requires courage. The best leaders take risks and develop the courage to do so. Once you develop that habit of courageously trying the unknown, you will most often find the experience is not as bad as you feared it would be and the results are worth the effort.

342. One step must start each journey. One word must start each prayer. One hope will raise our spirits. One touch can show you care. – Unknown

343. The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change. —Maya Angelou

344. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

345. My dear stepdaughter, words can’t express just how much I love you! Happy birthday and I wish you more health, joy and laughter!

346. Life is full of choices and for my 37th birthday, I’m choosing to take better care of myself every step of the way.

347. When it feels as if you can’t do right by the other parent, do right by your stepchild instead. You’ll never fail with best interest at heart.” — Jessica James

348. I always feel like it’s two key ingredients when it comes to following your dreams, making something happen that the average person deems difficult. If you truly believe it, that’s step one. Step two, is, you know, the hard work that goes along with it. – J. Cole

349. “Baby steps are key–baby steps and lots and lots of praise.” – Erica Spiegelman

350. The surest way of concealing from others the boundaries of one's own knowledge is not to overstep them.

351. “I believe that when you step into uncharted territory. you are also stepping into total abandonment. potential humiliation. and a space where nothing is guaranteed; there’s no case study or roadmap. I have so much respect for anybody who will step away from what they can do in order to find what they must do. That’s a hallmark characteristic of entrepreneurs and artists. And it’s scary and exciting as all hell.” – Elle Luna

352. Behind many great children is a stepparent who stepped in, took responsibility and cared.” — Unknown

353. A mother can send this message to her son on his birthday if she wants him to know that he is one step closer to his dreams and should not worry about growing up.

354. “You are good enough as you. so delete that Facetune app and step away from that really weird filter that makes you look smoother than Craig David.” – Iskra Lawrence

355. “Every step of the way you were there for me. Through thick and thin I’ll always be there for you. Happy birthday wishes!”

356. “My stepdaughter had a hard time adjusting to having me in the house and having me as her new parent, but I’m happy she’s slowly accepting and loving me as part of her family.”

357. “Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” – Dale Carnegie

358. "If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts

359. Listen to the people who love you. Believe that they are worth living for even when you don’t believe it. Seek out the memories depression takes away and project them into the future. Be brave; be strong; take your pills. Exercise because it’s good for you even if every step weighs a thousand pounds. Eat when food itself disgusts you. Reason with yourself when you have lost your reason.” ― Andrew Solomon, The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression

360. “At the bottom of the steps she stands waiting, with a smile of ineffable joy, an attitude of matchless grace and dignity. [...] As he is about to clasp her he feels a stunning blow upon the back of the neck; a blinding white light blazes all about him with a sound like a the shock of a cannon - then all is darkness and silence!”

361. “The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.”

362. Happy birthday stepson thank you for accepting me and for being the son I’ve always wanted.

363. Sometimes the future changes quickly and completely, and we’re left with only the choice of what to do next. We can choose to be afraid of it. Just stand there trembling, not moving. Assuming the worst that can happen. Or we step forward into the unknown, and assume it will be brilliant. — Sandra Oh

364. There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them. - Friedrich Nietzsche

365. “My father raised us to step toward trouble rather than to step away from it.” — Justin Trudeau

366. Who needs a fairy godmother when there are stepmoms?” – Anonymous

367. “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps, that makes the journey complete.” — Chanda Kochhar

368. "The more solid, sensible, common-sense, loving steps we take, the greater the chances of helping our children become the kind of children we want them to be and wish we had been when we were growing up.” —Zig Ziglar

369. “Always watch where you are going. Otherwise, you may step on a piece of the forest that was left out by mistake.” — Winnie the Pooh.

370. “Today is the day to break free from the prison of the person you know yourself to be and step into a self you have yet to know. Will it be comfortable? No. but do it anyway.” – Debbie Ford

371. As practice makes perfect, I cannot but make progress. Each drawing one makes, each study one paints, is a step forward. — Vincent van Gogh

372. I’ll be there with you every step of the way.

373. I hope you always continue to dream big dreams and aim as high as you can. You are exceptionally talented in all you do, and I know you are destined for greatness. I also know that I will be by your side every step of the way.

374. Even on days when you feel like you are doing everything wrong, I promise you your stepkids still think you are the best stepmom.” – Anonymous

375. 2-3 year sobriety quotes: Perhaps no recovery anniversary is more exciting than the 2nd sobriety anniversary! Feel the achievement you’ve made in recovery. Know you can and did do it. Every year will be another big step in your path to a happy life. May your next year sober bring you much happiness and pride.

376. “Happy birthday stepdaughter, you may not see it, but to me, you are my angel from heaven.”

377. It’s never a dull moment with my stepdaughter. We have lots of fun together, and I’m glad we treat each other like sisters and even best friends! Every moment spent with her is something I’ll remember forever. I love my wacky stepdaughter.”

378. “Just take any step, whether small or large. And then another and repeat day after day. It may take months, maybe years, but the path to success will become clear” -Aaron Ross

379. To my stepmom, thank you for being brave enough to face uncertainties when all things were new. You never made us feel like a stranger’s child. You always loved us as your own. And I will always love you for that.” – Unknown

380. “A man inherited a field in which was an accumulation of old stone, part of an older hall. Of the old stone some had already been used in building the house in which he actually lived, not far from the old house of his fathers. Of the rest he took some and built a tower. But his friends coming perceived at once (without troubling to climb the steps) that these stones had formerly belonged to a more ancient building. So they pushed the tower over, with no little labour, and in order to look for hidden carvings and inscriptions, or to discover whence the man's distant forefathers had obtained their building material. Some suspecting a deposit of coal under the soil began to dig for it, and forgot even the stones. They all said: 'This tower is most interesting.' But they also said (after pushing it over): 'What a muddle it is in!' And even the man's own descendants, who might have been expected to consider what he had been about, were heard to murmur: 'He is such an odd fellow! Imagine using these old stones just to build a nonsensical tower! Why did not he restore the old house? he had no sense of proportion.' But from the top of that tower the man had been able to look out upon the sea.”

381. “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs…one step at a time.” – Joe Girard

382. “Tuesday is the affirmation that my goals are being moved another step forward.”

383. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

384. “Remember, if people talk about you behind your back, it only means you are two steps ahead of them.” — Fannie Flagg

385. “We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” - Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady

386. “Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off – then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.” ― Herman Melville, Moby-Dick

387. “A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true.” – Greg S. Reid

388. “Being interested in other people is the first step you can take if you want to make friends.”

389. “My precious stepdaughter and I may not share the same blood, but we do share the same love, and that’s the only thing that really matters in a family. And I’m glad I have her in my life.”

390. The autism dad journey is not for the faint of heart. It requires you to be present, open and vulnerable with your son each step of the way. And yet it also requires that you embrace your role as a courageous warrior in the epic fight for compassion and understanding for children on the spectrum.

391. May the clouds of grief pass you by and may your life be shined upon by the rainbow that comes. Happy birthday my dearest stepdaughter.

392. I’m taking a step at a time, getting to maturity physically, mentally and financially. Nothing is stopping me! Happy birthday to me.

393. "It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed.”

394. The first step to getting what you want in life is realizing you deserve it. Happy 2nd birthday!

395. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

396. The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better. - Enid Blyton

397. “Trying is the first step toward failure.” ~ Homer Simpson

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399. You are the best stepdaughter a parent could ask for! Happy birthday, little one, thanks for making me your dad!

400. “There is no universal approach when it comes to being a stepmom. So, let us all just do our best to encourage and help each other through it.” —Unknown

401. Happy birthday to the best stepdad ever! You’re kind, caring, and funny, which makes you the perfect father in my eyes.

402. “Happiness walks step by step just right beside you; if you look at it mindfully.” ~ Invajy

403. To my stepmom, thank you for being brave enough to face uncertainties when all things were new. You never made us feel like a stranger’s child. You always loved us as your own. And I will always love you for that.” – Anonymous

404. Every day, I am impressed by your strengths, talents, and your ability to love. Thank you for being an amazing stepdaughter.

405. “I don’t have a stepdaughter. I have a daughter that was born before I met her.” ― Lani Lynn Vale

406. “Recovery is not one and done. It is a lifelong journey that takes place one day, one step at a time.”

407. “Being a stepmother has worked out very well for me. I love my stepchildren very much.” ―Philippa Gregory

408. “Bad stuff happens, people are mean, there are no steps you can take that ensure the world leaves you alone. All you can do is try not to be one of those people who contributes to the bad.”

409. “The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.”

410. In each moment the fire rages, it will burn away a hundred veils. And carry you a thousand steps toward your goal.

411. Understanding your own feelings and moods is the first step in recognizing

412. One step at a time. You’ll get there.

413. “Can’t you see? Every step I have taken, since I was that child on the bridge, has been to bring myself closer to you.”― Arthur Golden

414. Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a stepdad.” – Wade Boggs

415. All stepmothers need to give themselves some time to adjust in a new home, with a new family. It is okay if you don’t instantly become the children’s favorite. Be your honest caring self, and in time all will be okay.” – Anonymous

416. “The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.” — Paul Strand

417. No matter what happens, you will be your stepmother’s children.” – Anonymous

418. We can never have too many people who care about us and love to see us smile. That’s why a great stepdad means so much. —Keely Chace

419. "A good day is a day in which we manage to grow even a little bit and to move ahead at least one tiny step. When we stagnate, we lose ourselves and we lose endless chances. That is why a good Wednesday is a day when we did things and we did them well.” — Liza Hawkins

420. “The most heartfelt birthday wishes to my favorite person, who guides me at every step of life. Wishing you all the best in life, dear sister-in-law!”

421. “You are unique. You have different talents and abilities. You don’t have to always follow in the footsteps of others. And most importantly. you should always remind yourself that you don't have to do what everyone else is doing and have a responsibility to develop the talents you have been given.”

422. “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

423. Respect matters. When a stepmom feels respected, she'll want to do just about anything for her step-kids” — Jenna Korf

424. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah

425. Today is a modest step forward on the wonderful trip that is your life. May you continue to be blessed and succeed in achieving your goals and ambitions, Wishing you all the best!

426. “I’m trying to take a step back and be more compassionate with myself—and with others too. I see everything!”

427. "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” —Tony Robbins

428. “When you win. you don’t get carried away. But if you go step by step. with confidence. you can go far.” – Diego Maradona

429. Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg

430. Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

431. “Really, when you take a step back, and you really know yourself, you’re able to make better decisions.” – Omarion

432. Being a stepmother has worked out very well for me. I love my stepchildren very much.” – Philippa Gregory

433. The happiest of birthdays to my stepdaughter! We have come so far, and I am happy to call myself your father and friend!

434. “I don’t want my children to follow in my footsteps. I want them to take the path next to me and go further than I could have ever dreamt possible.” – Unknown

435. “I am one year older and one step closer to my dreams. I am excited for all that this new year will bring. Happy Birthday to me.” – Unknown

436. Be yourself. Be true to that, to your heart. Patience. See what happens if you step back instead of bounding forward. - Nora Roberts

437. I wish you the best as you step ahead towards new challenges in life. Congrats and may all your other dreams be fulfilled.

438. “You define beauty and grace! No, not only on the outside but on both inside and outside. Your inner and outer beauty is enchanting, my stepdaughter.”

439. A stepmother has a hard hand.” – Anonymous

440. Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps. - Saul Bellow

441. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” – Dale Carnegie

442. Dear Grandpa, you’ve always set the standard for how we should live our lives. I try to follow in your footsteps, but you’ve put the bar pretty high. Anyway, I hope your birthday is as awesome as you.

443. “Don’t worry about all of the steps. Begin.” – Bob Goff

444. The reality is, you either step into the future or you become a dinosaur. ~M. Shadowsdinosaurs quotes

445. Madness is the emergency exit. You can just step outside, and close the door on all those dreadful things that happened. You can lock them away… forever.” – The Joker

446. “Now everyone dreams of a love faithful and true, but you and I know what this world can do. So let’s make our steps clear so the other may see. And I’ll wait for you…should I fall behind wait for me.” ― Bruce Springsteen

447. Biological, nonbiological, step, etc. These are the only words often tossed in a blended family. But they do not change the fact that I love you with all my heart! Nothing can ever change that!

448. “One day at a time, one step at a time. Do what you can, do your best. Let God handle the rest.” – Michelle Jones

449. “You are unique. You have different talents and abilities. You don’t have to always follow in the footsteps of others. And most important, you should always remind yourself that you don’t have to do what everyone else is doing and have a responsibility to develop the talents you have been given.” ― Roy T. Bennett

450. "Start your day with a smile on your face and a spring in your step, knowing that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.”

451. “It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” ― Roy T. Bennett

452. A caring stepmother doesn’t have to replace the child’s own mom. She will secure her own special place in the heart of the child by her love and care.” – Anonymous

453. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lau Tzu

454. “Always watch where you are going. Otherwise, you may step on a piece of the Forest that was left out by mistake.” - Winnie the Pooh

455. "Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” – Mariska Hargitay

456. “Step away from the couch sitters who are awaiting the single perfect day to begin living their dream. You can choose to live your dream every day if you just take the first step.” – T. D. Jakes

457. “All that reppin’ like you stepping gets you lined up. Everywhere I go you know I keep that iron tucked.” – NBA Youngboy Quotes Songs

458. “Narcissists are consumed with maintaining a shallow false self to others. They're emotionally crippled souls that are addicted to attention. Because of this they use a multitude of games, in order to receive adoration. Sadly, they are the most ungodly of God's creations because they don't show remorse for their actions, take steps to make amends or have empathy for others. They are morally bankrupt.”

459. “Take one step at a time. A complex problem can be overwhelming, even when you’ve got your plan mapped out, but remember: the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Just focus on one small goal at a time.”

460. Baby steps are better than no steps at all. Keep going. You’ll get there.

461. “Can’t you see? Every step I have taken, since I was that child on the bridge, has been to bring myself closer to you.”― Arthur Golden

462. “I love my step daughter because she’s like my best friend and my sister. We go shopping together, she helps me with the groceries, we get our nails done together, and we tell secrets to each other. Having a stepdaughter is a lot of fun, and I love her very much.”

463. When I woke up Sunday morning at the Open and stepped outside and felt the wind and rain in my face, I knew I had an excellent chance to win if I just took my time and trusted myself. – Tom Kite

464. “The life I've been exposed to has let me know what step to take and how not to go back a step. I take life one day at a time, and I prepare myself for each one of those days.”

465. ” Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step.” Mariska Hargitay

466. A step away, loneliness engulfs me like a furious fire. You showered me with so much love, I am intoxicated, yet I crave for more. Your love is sweeter than wine, and I’m so incomplete without you.

467. “Recovery is not one and done. It is a lifelong journey that takes place one day, one step at a time.” — Unknown

468. “Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” Eleanor Roosevelt

469. “Dear stepdaughter, I hope you know that having a stepmom means that you always have my love and support, no matter what.”

470. “Trails enabled me to better see the world, to notice fine aspects invisible from an airplane, the most basic things we miss. Seeing life at a pace at which you can actually observe nuance, the speed of stepping, the beautiful inspiring texture of “plain” reality becomes visible—God smiling in the detail.” – Aspen Matis

471. “There will always be steps you can take toward unity in your blended family. You will make—one step at a time!” ~ Donna Houpe

472. But if God forbid fate should step in and force us into a goodbye. If you have children someday, when they point to the pictures please tell them my name. — Taylor Swift, 'Long Live'

473. “You build on failure. Use it as a stepping stone and close the door on the past. Don’t try to forget the mistakes, but don’t dwell on it.” Johnny Cash

474. “There is no GIANT step that can take you there! But, consistent and small steps can!” — Unknown

475. “Setting goals is the first step into turning the invisible into the visible.” – Tony Robbins

476. “You can either spend your time stepping towards the life you want Or standing still in a life you don’’t. It’s your choice.” — Annette White

477. “I’ve never heard a song written from a stepmother’s point of view, about their family.” ―LeAnn Rimes

478. Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress adventure.

479. “Love is taking a few steps backward maybe even more…to give way to the happiness of the person you love.”

480. I held you in my arms, and I knew I would love you forever! Happy B-Day to my stepdaughter, you make me a great man and dad!

481. “If you are unwilling to change and adapt as your situation in life changes, life will always be one step ahead of you.”― Matt Fox

482. Throughout the year, you’ll find the color to be beautiful if you just look. The next step is finding the beauty in rain and wind and snow. All the beautiful moods that nature shows can be beautiful and refreshing if we are open to their receipt.

483. Even on days when you feel like you are doing everything wrong, I promise you your stepkids still think you are the best stepmom.” – Unknown

484. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect…Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” ­—Mark Victor Hansen, author

485. “The reality is you either step into the future, or you become a dinosaur.” — M. Shadows

486. “My sister will die over and over again for the rest of my life. Grief is forever. It doesn’t go away; it becomes a part of you, step for step, breath for breath.” – Jandy Nelson, “The Sky is Everywhere”

487. “My lovely stepdaughter, if only you could see yourself through my eyes, then you would see how brave, strong, and smart you truly are. And I am very fortunate to get to witness it every day!“

488. Another year has gone by, which means you’re one step closer to being an adult. But for now, enjoy being a kid! Happy birthday!

489. “Happy birthday, stepdaughter. You are my only child, you are a real daughter to me, dear.” — Carolyn Boston

490. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.” –Oprah Winfrey

491. “You are the one thing in this world, above all other things, that you must never give up on. When I was in middle school, I was struggling with severe anxiety and depression and the help and support I received from my family and a therapist saved my life. Asking for help is the first step. You are more precious to this world than you’ll ever know.” — Lili Reinhart

492. “Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, Adventure.” – J. K. Rowling

493. The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs... one step at a time. — Joe Girard

494. You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.

495. “In my experience, if you’re a good girl and suffer yourself to be led you will find your stepmother the sweetest creature imaginable. I never managed it but you might.”― Lady Harriet Cumnor

496. Being a stepmom is not easy, but a sweet hug and kiss from the kids are all worth it.” — Unknown

497. “Take all the time you need to heal emotionally. Moving on doesn’t take a day, it takes lots of little steps to be able to break free of your broken self.” ~ Tere Arigo

498. “The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.” — Enid Blyton

499. “Trust is the first step to love.”– Munshi Premchand

500. "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible."

501. “A stepdaughter is a gift of love.”

502. "That’s what love is like: mother of the greatest bliss and stepmother of the most tragic misery.” — Stefanos Livos

503. “This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet.”

504. “There’s no clear road map to being a stepmother.” ―Laura Brimberry

505. “I never wear flats. My shoes are so high that sometimes when I step out of them, people look around in confusion and ask, “Where’d she go?” and I have to say, “I’m down here.”-Marian Keyes

506. “Love is not what’s in the veins, but it’s in the heart. My daughter and I may not be related by blood, but I love her with all my heart. And life’s been better ever since I had her. I love my stepdaughter so much.”

507. “Sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward.” ~ Erika Taylor

508. Tuesday is the affirmation that my goals are being moved another step forward.”- Unknown

509. “Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures. and on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to the fulfillment of their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents to them.”

510. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”

511. “There is no GIANT step that can take you there! But, consistent and small steps can!”

512. "The first step is you have to say that you can.” – Will Smith

513. “The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings. ” —Albert Schweitzer, polymath and theologian

514. 16 You are growing so fast, little one! From first steps to first words, and all that’s in between. You have reached so many milestones and continue to “wow” us with everything that you can do. May the next year be filled with more firsts and memories made with the ones who love you. Happy 2nd birthday, superstar.

515. “If you can’t be honest with yourself. you can’t fix yourself. Admitting you have a problem is the first step for a good reason.”

516. “A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.”

517. “It’s more than a bath; it’s a transformative experience. You’re searching for buoyancy in the soul, and spring in your step.” – Amy Leigh Mercree

518. “To my ever-loving stepdaughter, I pray that you are successful in life always. You’ve always been good to everyone and especially to me. I and the rest of the family love you very much, and we’ll remind you of that every single day.”

519. “For some people, working a regular job with a strict schedule is overwhelming. Waking up at the same hour and following the same steps daily is a routine that makes all days equal. Either it’s Monday, Tuesday, or Friday, we feel that the days blend in, and that saddens us.” - Unknown

520. It’s ok to step away from long friendships when they become unhealthy

521. It’s a beautiful thing, watching the daughter we’ve always loved growing up and getting one step closer to her dreams.

522. “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” — Joe Girard

523. I’m proud to have you as my stepdaughter, and prouder still to love you like my own daughter. Happy birthday, and I will always wish for your success.

524. Hello friend! Life has only gotten better since you stepped in it. Hope we stay friends forever! Many wishes to you.

525. “With a growth mindset you can always find a small step forward. a way to start overcoming one of life's challenges.”

526. “Let them talk all they want behind your back, you know they’ll eventually shut up the moment they hear the sound of your footsteps.”

527. “I will use this birthday as motivation to get one step closer to my dreams.” – Unknown

528. “Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on. ” – Bob Newhart

529. No matter what happens, I want my stepchildren to know that they are forever loved.” – Anonymous

530. You are a strong woman and you have proven this over the years. As you step into a new year, I believe in your strength to do even better.

531. The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings. — Albert Schweitzer

532. “I am now, and will always be me. But when it comes time to step out onto that field, me gets a little more dedicated, a little more serious, and nobody stands in my way.”

533. “I’ll always support my stepdaughter in her dreams in life. She is a bright young woman and so full of life. Her past mother might not have lived enough to see her shine brighter, but I promise I’ll be there supporting her all the way.”

534. “Every day men, women, and adolescents take their first steps on this journey. Dramatic changes do happen.” – Joe Herzanek

535. From the moment I became a stepmother, my purpose has been to love and protect these children with everything I have.” — Unknown

536. Some steps need to be taken alone

537. “Sometimes you have to take two steps back to take ten forward.” – Nipsey Hussle

538. In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.

539. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. ” — Martin Luther King, Jr

540. “I do not look down on my stepdaughter just because she isn’t originally my daughter. I chose the woman I love to be my wife, even if she already has a daughter. And I have chosen to love her daughter as well and work hard for them and be an awesome dad.”

541. “Jane was my wicked stepmother: she was generous, affectionate, and resourceful; she salvaged my schooling and I owe her an unknowable debt for that. One flaw: sometimes, early on, she would tell me things designed to make me think less of my mother, and I would wave her away, saying, ‘Jane, this just backfires and makes me think less of you.”―Martin Amis

542. “Always watch where you are going. Otherwise, you may step on a piece of the Forest that was left out by mistake.” — Winnie the Pooh

543. When he was growing up, his stepfather struggled to take care of the family so they didn't live a lavish lifestyle. Tony Robbins' mother wanted him to become a truck driver, but he followed his passion instead.

544. “My stepdaughter didn’t trust me at first, but I worked hard to gain her trust. Not to impress my husband, but to show my stepdaughter that she can always count on me and that I’ll pour all my love on her even if I was not the one who gave birth to her.”

545. "My complexion had always been an obstacle to overcome and all of a sudden, Oprah was telling me it wasn’t. It was perplexing and I wanted to reject it because I had begun to enjoy the seduction of inadequacy. But a flower couldn’t help but bloom inside of me. When I saw Alek [Wek] I inadvertently saw a reflection of myself that I could not deny. Now, I had a spring in my step because I felt more seen, more appreciated by the far away gatekeepers of beauty, but around me the preference for light skin prevailed. To the beholders that I thought mattered, I was still unbeautiful. And my mother again would say to me,"You can’t eat beauty. It doesn’t feed you.” And these words plagued and bothered me; I didn’t really understand them until finally I realized that beauty was not a thing that I could acquire or consume, it was something that I just had to be.” –Lupita Nyong’o

546. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” —Lao Tzu

547. “Stepdaughter, being a part of your life has inspired me to be the best stepdad I can be.”

548. “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” – Leo Tolstoy

549. “You are in the stage of professional growth and development. Keep your character and your reputation established, the necessary pillars to drive you to take great steps in your life. Happy 24 years old!”

550. Daughter, if you are lost in life just take a step back and remember your teenage years. Think back to 98 Degrees and just “Be True To Your Heart.” Yes, that was a cheesy 90’s reference, but don’t pretend like you didn’t love them! (I remember that poster.

551. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. – Lao Tzu

552. It’s hard being a stepmom. But I cherish every moment.” – Anonymous

553. To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.

554. “I didn’t marry my wife, I married her entire situation. Now her daughter is now my daughter, and she’s the nicest little girl that I want to protect, love, and cherish for as long as I can. I love my family and my stepdaughter.”

555. I missed your first word, I missed your first step. Now you are in your teenage years. Later in life, you gonna become a man. My dear son, I’ll be your guidance.” ― Nagella Jean-Baptiste

556. “Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don’t be afraid to take that first step.” – Muhammad Ali

557. No step forward is too small. Just be sure it's taking you to the right dream, then take more of those tiny steps. - Israelmore Ayivor

558. Human beings are not perfect creatures, but their constant strives to better themselves with each step makes humanity in itself a perfect situation, and that is the beauty of life” ― Darius Grant, THE COMING OF OTUNGWI

559. Most great people have attained their greatest success one step beyond their greatest failure.” – Napoleon Hill

560. Small actions build over time, and taking that first small action will help you gain momentum to keep moving forward. Even if you are afraid that you will be unable to remain sober, the act of seeking treatment can change your life. If you or your loved one is struggling, take inspiration from these love and addiction quotes and make a change. Start by reaching out to a treatment center like Liberty Ranch that offers evidence-based programming to learn more about next steps.

561. “Those who have accomplished great things in the world have been, as a rule, bold, aggressive, and self-confident. They dared to step out from the crowd and act in an original way. They were not afraid to be generals.” – Orison Swett Marden

562. “Trust is the first step to love. ” ― Munshi Premchand

563. “When you let people bring you down, you’ve successfully made yourself a step upon which they’ll climb and stand above you. ” — Terry Mark

564. “How fortunate am I to be able to see you grow and share in your special day! Happy birthday my dearest stepdaughter!”

565. Although my stepson and I may not share the same blood, we will always share the same love.” – Anonymous

566. “It is with passion, courage of conviction, and strong sense of self that we take our next steps into the world.” —Legally Blonde

567. A confident attitude is self-fulfilling, because those without any self-confidence may fail and those lacking in it will not strive to take any step forward. Lenny Olsen, Confidence Hacks

568. I met you, and my life changed forever! Happy birthday, precious girl, I love being your stepdad and wouldn’t trade you for the world!

569. “I do not look down on my stepdaughter just because she isn’t originally my daughter. I chose the woman I love to be my wife, even if she already has a daughter. And I have chosen to love her daughter as well and work hard for them and be an awesome dad.”

570. “I've learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom—how great is that?”

571. “I never had that wicked stepmother or evil stepfather thing at all. I’m very close to both stepparents and I consider them to be my parents, too.” ―Mark Ronson

572. The first step is you have to say that you can.” – Will Smith

573. “She silently stepped out of the race that she never wanted to be in, found her own lane, and proceeded to win. ” – Anonymous

574. “Intimacy between stepchildren and stepparents is indeed proverbially difficult.” ― Murasaki Shikibu

575. If love breaks more than a heart, maybe it’s a sign and time to step out.” – Anthony Liccione

576. “The honor of Jesus Christ is at stake in your bodily life. Are you remaining loyal to the Son of God in the things which beset His life in you? Do you continue to go with Jesus? The way lies through Gethsemane, through the city gate, outside the camp; the way lies alone, and the way lies until there is no trace of a footstep left, only the voice, ‘Follow Me.'” ~ Oswald Chambers

577. I’m proud to have you as my stepdaughter, and prouder still to love you like my own daughter. Happy birthday, and I will always wish for your success.

578. “Real change is difficult at the beginning. but gorgeous at the end. Change begins the moment you get the courage and step outside your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Roy T. Bennett

579. “Remind yourself that you’re not an imposter if you don’t get everything right first time and that you won’t always see improvements week after week. Challenges aren’t a sign that you’re not up to the task, they are a part of doing anything that’s worth doing and just one step along the way to success.” – Dr Jessamy Hibberd

580. This quote reminds us that recovery does not happen all at once. A key element of recovery, particularly in 12 step groups, is focusing on what you can accomplish today. Once you get sober, it can be extremely tempting to make big plans for the future. Though it can be exciting to set large goals and fantasize about huge life changes, sometimes this can also cause a person to feel overwhelmed and become demoralized. Projecting too far into the future can bring up additional worries and anxieties about never being able to use substances again.

581. Happy birthday to my stepdaughter, a girl who always makes me feel welcome, loved and appreciated!

582. It is a great time for you to show the act of freedom. Make yourself known. Never follow others footsteps, free yourself, after-all you are independent! Happy Independence Day.

583. “I know that somehow, every step I took since the moment I could walk was a step toward finding you.” – Nicholas Sparks

584. “The reality is you either step into the future, or you become a dinosaur.”

"585. In addition to addiction, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, which I had been self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. I was prescribed an antidepressant to treat my depression appropriately. After leaving detox, I threw myself into recovery. I took the antidepressant religiously. I went to outpatient rehab and immediately started going to 12-step meetings. I became willing to do whatever it took to not pick up a drink. Part of my recovery included writing a memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar, about my struggles and journey in sobriety.

Still, as a lawyer, I feared telling anyone at work about my struggle or even my recovery because of the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health disorders. However, when my memoir was coming out, I had to come clean at work. I was thrilled by the understanding and compassion I received. The process of telling people made me realize that these issues touch everyone, whether it’s through their own experience or those of family or friends. Now I advocate publicly for smashing the stigma I once feared. Today, sobriety has given me a life beyond my wildest dreams, and I could not be more grateful.” —Lisa Smith, 51, sober for 13 years"

586. The acknowledgement of having suffered evil is the greatest step forward in mental health. - Stefan Molyneux

587. “Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” – J.K. Rowling

588. “The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie.”

589. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

590. “Ultimately, I’m not doing that much. I’m only doing what a human being who feels wants to do—in my way, without stepping out of my flow while staying in my lane. Without, I guess, boring people.”

591. “Love is not what’s in the veins, but it’s in the heart. My daughter and I may not be related by blood, but I love her with all my heart. And life’s been better ever since I had her. I love my stepdaughter so much.”

592. Naturally, when one makes progressive steps, there may be some who see it as a betrayal of their goals and interests. – Louis Farrakhan

593. “One day at a time, one step at a time. Do what you can, do your best. Let God handle the rest.” — Michelle Jones

594. I read and walked for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change my life. It never crossed my mind that that person could be me.”

595. Tuesday is the affirmation that my goals are being moved another step forward. Byron Pulsifer

596. “A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action becomes reality.” – Unknown

597. “A caring stepmother doesn’t have to replace the child’s own mom. She will secure her own special place in the heart of the child by her love and care.” —Unknown

598. To my stepmom, thank you for embracing me like your own.” – Anonymous

599. "Life always begins with one step outside of your comfort zone.”― Shannon L. Alder

600. ”Thanking God for another year of my life. I pray for God’s protection, guidance in my actions, steps, and thoughts. Above all, praying for a healthy and lucky life ahead. Happy Birthday to me.” – Unknown

601. I hope this birthday is everything you hoped for, stepdaughter! Thank you for teaching me the value of life!

602. The acknowledgement of having suffered evil is the greatest step forward in mental health.

603. As one becomes physically and emotionally dependent on a substance, quitting can feel impossible. Some believe their addiction is just another example of their powerlessness in life. But this is not true. Although we can’t control everything, each day we make small but important decisions that, summed up, affect the trajectory of our lives. Realizing this can open your eyes to the fact that recovery is possible. It starts with recognizing that you have the power to choose recovery. Contacting a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center to find out about treatment options is a first step in regaining control over your future.

604. “A stepdaughter is the daughter nature didn’t give you, but the one life blessed you with.” — Ronit Cytheria

605. “Don’t sit back in fear and passivity; instead, act in faith and take that bold first step.”

606. Happy birthday to my amazing stepdaughter, your loving spirit and radiant smile always brighten up my day!

607. “I will use this birthday as motivation to get one step closer to my dreams.” – Unknown

608. A little step may be the beginning of a great journey. GOOD MORNING.

609. He will be the one. He will be the one you thought you’d never find. He will be the one that steps up in every place the last man stepped aside. He will be the rock that never crumbles. He will be the ear that can never hear enough. He will be your teacher, your best friend, and your #1 fan. He will be the one that climbs your walls so he can guard your heart. Most of all, he will be the one that changes your perspective on every man you ever met.”

610. “While you'll feel compelled to charge forward it's often a gentle step back that will reveal to you where you and what you truly seek.”

611. “I still follow that model: just go hard every day, and take it one step at a time.”

612. Happy birthday, my darling stepdaughter! I may not be your true father, but I vow to always protect and love you!

613. “A stepmother’s love for her stepdaughter is truly beautiful and amazing because she chooses to love someone so deeply even if her stepdaughter is not related to her by blood because that’s what family is all about.”

614. “In each moment the fire rages, it will burn away a hundred veils. And carry you a thousand steps toward your goal.” ~ Rumi

615. YOUR ATTITUDE guides you, step-by-step John Maxwell, Your attitude

616. You are the best stepdaughter a parent could ask for! Happy birthday, little one, thanks for making me your dad!

617. ‘I am a proud stepmom to an incredible stepdaughter.’

618. “Never be afraid to fail. Failure is only a stepping stone to improvement. Never be overconfident because that will block your improvement.”

619. 82 Wishing you a year full of the right next steps and easy decisions. As always, I am just a call away for all of it. Happy birthday!

620. "That’s what love is like: mother of the greatest bliss and stepmother of the most tragic misery.” — Stefanos Livos

621. “Parents – especially stepparents, are sometimes a bit of a disappointment to their children. They don’t fulfill the promise of their early years.” ―Anthony Powell

622. “Admitting one’s own faults is the first step to changing them, and it is a demonstration of true bravery and integrity.”

623. It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed.

624. “One step at a time, one day at a time. Be strong. Be grateful. Just do the next right thing and you will arrive.” – Elizabeth Vargas

625. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance – and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” Oprah Winfrey

626. “Being a stepmom is extremely tough because you are continually being tested, by the children, your husband, the neighbors, your husband, the relatives, old friends who knew the children’s parents in their previous marriage, and by yourself.” —Unknown

627. Although my stepson and I may not share the same blood, we will always share the same love.” – Unknown

628. One step to being more confident is to stop thinking about why you can’t possibly be good enough for other people; be good enough FOR YOU. – Emerah Marie

629. Happy birthday to my stepdaughter, thank you for teaching me what true love really is!

630. “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

631. “You are not my stepdaughter. You ARE my daughter, who was born before I even met you. And I promise to love you forever and give you support in life.”

632. “Sufficiency isn’t two steps up from poverty or one step short of abundance. It isn’t a measure of barely enough or more than enough. Sufficiency isn’t an amount at all. It is an experience. a context we generate. a declaration. a knowing that there is enough. and that we are enough.”

633. Happy birthday to the sweet girl who accepted me as her stepmother, and showed me nothing but love ever since!

634. “Naturally, when one makes progressive steps, there may be some who see it as a betrayal of their goals and interests.” — Louis Farrakhan

635. Happy birthday to the little girl who let me be her stepfather and loved me for who I am! Have the best day ever!

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637. “We aren’t step. We are just a family.” ―Unknown

638. The moment that you are willing to step outside of tomorrow, outside of needing more time, or having more time, everything becomes possible. And you may finally notice where the Buddha has always been. - Author: Adyashanti

639. No one can decide the road that inspires us to kick-start a journey better than the one embarking on the path. We may find others joining our journey, but we have to take the first step alone to reach our destination. – Dr Prem Jagyasi

640. They are not my stepchildren. They are my children who came into this world before I met them.” — Unknown

641. “A thankful heart is one of the first steps on the road to happiness.”

642. “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.”

643. “Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” ― J. K. Rowling

644. “People don't change, they just have momentary steps outside of their true character.” ― Chad Kultgen

645. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

646. Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step. - Mariska Hargitay

647. “Can’t you see? Every step I have taken, since I was that child on the bridge, has been to bring myself closer to you.”― Arthur Golden

648. “Just wanted you to know someone is always thinking of you! Life is a series of baby steps. The goal isn’t to just be sober. The goal is to love yourself so much that you don’t need or want to not be sober. I’m always here as your best friend if you ever need me.”

649. I’m trying to take a step back and be more compassionate with myself—and with others too. I see everything!

650. A stepmom might have to put in more effort and handle difficult situations so that everything goes smoothly and to make everyone feel at ease. It is one of the best gifts she could give.” – Anonymous

651. “Be yourself. Be true to that. to your heart. Patience. See what happens if you step back instead of bounding forward.”

652. “I read and walked for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change my life. It never crossed my mind that that person could be me.” – Anna Quindlen

653. 101 I look up to you in so many ways. I am so lucky to have a friend who lifts me up and inspires me every step of the way. Happy birthday to you!

654. Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.

655. Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah

656. Biological, nonbiological, step, etc. These are the only words often tossed in a blended family. But they do not change the fact that I love you with all my heart! Nothing can ever change that!

657. As impossible as the withdrawal process may seem, it is a necessary obstacle to overcome. For instance, intense heroin withdrawal symptoms usually last for about 5 to 7 days, although others may experience post-acute withdrawal syndrome in the following weeks and months (PAWS). You should also keep in mind that detoxing alone can be dangerous. You or your loved one may require medical support depending on the substance and the severity of the addiction, so it is always best to speak with trained professionals rather than going “cold turkey” alone. Facing this first obstacle is a necessary step to getting clean. The only way you will be able to recover is if you continue forward despite how impossible the end goal may seem at the moment.

658. “Being your stepdad is enough to make me love you with my entire heart.”

659. “Stepdaughter, being a part of your life has inspired me to be the best stepdad I can be.”

660. So, he stepped into the light of the kitchen and said the one thing he knew she wanted to hear most in the world.

661. "The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.” – Joe Girard

662. “My stepdaughter doesn’t have my eyes nor my hair color because I am not her real mother, but she will always be the most beautiful thing to me as if she was my own. I will love her just as much as her father does.”

663. Today is a special day. Although you are getting older don’t worry about it. It just means you are one step closer to your dreams coming true! Happy birthday!

664. Happy B-Day to the young lady who made me a step momma and gave me the chance to be the parent of my dreams!

665. Only true warriors can become good stepmothers.” – Anonymous

666. Now you’re a step closer to your dream and will soon be reaping the fruits of your hard work. Congratulations!

667. “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” — Tony Robbins

668. “I love my step daughter because she’s like my best friend and my sister. We go shopping together, she helps me with the groceries, we get our nails done together, and we tell secrets to each other. Having a stepdaughter is a lot of fun, and I love her very much.”

669. “You can hear the footsteps of God when silence reigns in the mind.” –Sri Sathya Sai Baba

670. “The power to change your life lies in the simplest of steps.” – Steve Maraboli

671. “The first step before anybody else believes it, is you have to believe it. ” – Will Smith

672. Happy birthday to my stepdaughter, a girl who always makes me feel welcome, loved and appreciated!

673. Happy birthday to the best stepdad ever! You’re kind, caring, and funny, which makes you the perfect father in my eyes.

674. “Tuesday is the affirmation that my goals are being moved another step forward.”- Unknown

675. Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. Fall forward. Every failed experiment is one step closer to success. — Denzel Washington

676. You became a success the minute you took the first step to your dreams.

677. “Courage is one step ahead of fear.”

678. I Don’t care if the door gaps are straight when the driver steps on the gas I want him to shit his pants – Enzo Ferrari

679. “God has answered my prayers. Not only did he give me a new partner in life, but he also gave me a beautiful stepdaughter whom I love and cherish.”

680. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” ~Oprah Winfrey

681. “Don’t be a doormat that is comfortable to stand on. People learn how to treat you by studying your reaction. If someone ever decides to step on you in some form, your reaction should be a display of strength that is sharpe, quick, and uncomfortable. ” ― Luke Gilfillan

682. “The path to self-discovery is not a straight line. It’s a zigzag. We move in and out of awareness: one step forward, three steps to the left, a baby step back, another leap forward. A lightbulb moment might shine brightly one day, but then flicker the next. It takes work to hold tightly to a certain consciousness, to live in its wisdom. Every day, I have to intentionally maintain an awareness of my value.” ~Alicia Keys

683. “She silently stepped out of the race that she by no means wished to be in, discovered her personal lane and proceeded to win.”

684. Take a step a little further towards your dreams and see them come to pass in a jiffy. Good morning, dearie.

685. I could wander around the world, but I would never find a stepdaughter as amazing as you! Happy birthday, honey, I love you like my own!

686. “Always be inspired on every trial you face for these are stepping stones for a higher purpose” – Juano Ocampo

687. Remember this: You are awesome. I’m not suggesting you be boastful. No one likes that in men or women. But I am suggesting that believing in yourself is the first necessary step to coming even close to achieving your potential. —Sheryl Sandberg

688. Happy Birthday, it’s time to let go of the past. Time to step up into the future with a love that will last.

689. “Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back. It simply means that you are two steps ahead.”

690. “The great liability of the engineer compared to men of other professions is that his works are out in the open where all can see them. His acts, step by step, are in hard substance. He cannot bury his mistakes in the grave like the doctors. He cannot argue them into thin air or blame the judge like the lawyers.” Herbert Hoover

691. “Pathetic little mortal. You really think you can beat me?” Techno took a few steps back. He actually did not believe he could kill the god. He may be a renowned fighter, but that was against other mortals like himself. He was nothing against a god, nobody could defeat them. Only the gods had a chance at defeating other gods.

692. “When I love someone, I love with all my heart. And that’s how much I love my stepdaughter. She’s just so sweet and innocent that I’d do anything for her and for my new family that I happily belong to.”

693. My children don’t call me stepmom, they call me Momala. We’re a very modern family. Their mom is a close friend of mine.” — Kamala Harris

694. “Flowers grow back, even after they are stepped on. So will I.”

695. Loving your own kids is easy. Loving another woman’s children as your own is what makes stepmoms really special.” – Anonymous

696. “Believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have faith that in this love there is a strength and a blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without having to step outside it.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke

697. “Sometimes the best thing you can do is take a step back and give yourself a chance to breathe.” — Ella Montgomery

698. “The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping stones. Laugh at them. tread on them. and let them lead you to something better.”

699. “The only steps in this house are the stair steps, and the only half in this house is the half-and-half creamer.” ―Al Hodson

700. “The road ahead of you looks scary, but I wanted to let you know that we are here to support you every step of the way.”

701. Happy B-Day, stepdaughter! Thank you for letting me be a part of your life, and calling me your second daddy!

702. Keep a smile on your face. Keep a spring in your step.

703. “My stepdaughter doesn’t have my eyes nor my hair color because I am not her real mother, but she will always be the most beautiful thing to me as if she was my own. I will love her just as much as her father does.”

704. “Believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have faith that in this love there is a strength and a blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without having to step outside it.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke

705. Don’t let an addiction control your life any longer. It’s time to stick up to the monster within and seek help getting sober. Print out some of these recovery sayings or recovery quotes, and place them somewhere you can easily see them from. Words can be motivation on getting clean. Speak to one of our counselors to get more information on various treatment options. Take each day one step at a time, and you’ll be sober before you know it.

706. Relationships are steppingstones for the evolution of our consciousness. Each interaction we have, be it one of joy or contrast, allows us to learn more about who we are and what we want in this lifetime. They bring us into greater alignment…as long as we continue to move forward and do not get attached to hurt, anger, or being a victim.” ― Alaric Hutchinson

707. “Love does not limit only to those people whom you share the same blood with. Love is when you treat someone like family and choose to give that someone your everything, like how I do with my new husband and stepdaughter. I love them both so much.”

708. Happy birthday to my amazing stepdaughter, your loving spirit and radiant smile always brighten up my day!

709. “Failure is a stepping stone.”

710. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

711. “As I took those two steps back. Margo took two equally small and quiet steps forward.”

712. “Happy 24th birthday to my biggest cheerleader and best friend in the world. I can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of your life. You will always have me supporting you every step of your way.”

713. You are a great son, and I am so fortunate to be your parent. I hope this day is another step towards an amazing future. Happy birthday!

714. “The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.” – Paul Strand

715. “Take a deep breath and step on through. This is your new chapter.”

716. “We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” – Beyonce

717. “Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are 2 steps ahead.”

718. “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”

719. “Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” – J.K. Rowling

720. Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind.” ― Amit Ray

721. “Emotional sobriety is a term originally introduced by Bill Wilson who, along with others, began Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). In his own words he describes what he sees as the next frontier for recovery, not only from addictions of all kinds but also from what lies in its wake. Sobriety is only the first step. “I think that many oldsters who have put our AA ‘booze cure’ to severe but successful tests still find they often lack emotional sobriety. Perhaps they will be the spearhead for the next major development in AA, the development of much more real maturity and balance.”” – Tian Dayton Ph.D

722. "The world is full of dreamers, there aren’t enough who will move ahead and begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision.. – W. Clement Stone

723. I may be your adopted parent, but I’ll always love you like my own! Happy birthday, stepdaughter, you make me so proud!

724. “The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is to learn to let go.” ― Steve Maraboli

725. "Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”

726. “Next time you are filled with passion and a desire to create change, remember to take steps towards your dream, not leaps.” — Calvin Simpson, Life Through the Eyes of a Smile

727. When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

728. “You just try to take it one day at a time. You step on the basketball floor and just play. It’s fun. I’m comfortable with it.”

729. “Listen to the people who love you. Believe that they are worth living for even when you don’t believe it. Seek out the memories depression takes away and project them into the future. Be brave; be strong; take your pills. Exercise because it’s good for you even if every step weighs a thousand pounds. Eat when food itself disgusts you. Reason with yourself when you have lost your reason.” ―Andrew Solomon

730. There is no universal approach when it comes to being a stepmom. So, let us all just do our best to encourage and help each other through it.” – Unknown

731. “The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.”

732. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down. — Eleanor Roosevelt

733. “I think if people could step inside a person who has been betrayed by the love of their life and feel the agony it causes, no one who is human would have it in their heart to cause someone that much pain and heartache.”

734. Good leaders focus on the possibilities of the future instead of the problems of the past. As a leader, have a vision for what you want to achieve, and create goals as your stepping stones to get there. Great leaders also keep an eye on trends and make educated predictions of future opportunities that will put them ahead of the competition.

735. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

736. I love my stepmom. She may not have given birth to me, but she has always raised me as her own.” – Unknown

737. “The most heartfelt birthday wishes to my favorite person, who guides me at every step of life. Wishing you all the best in life, dear sister-in-law!”

738. “I cannot replace my stepdaughter’s biological mother, and I know I can’t do better than her mother because she has a special place in her heart, but I’ll do my best to be a good stepmother to her so I can have a special place in her heart too.”

739. We were at the right place and time for our first meeting, which became the first step into our blissful romance. After all these years, your brightness hasn’t dimmed for once in my eyes. And indeed, my love for you doesn’t seem to get tired of ravaging your entire being. Come what may, you’ll remain that young girl with a svelte figure who I accidentally bumped into on a busy school campus.

740. “At the bottom of the steps she stands waiting, with a smile of ineffable joy, an attitude of matchless grace and dignity. [...] As he is about to clasp her he feels a stunning blow upon the back of the neck; a blinding white light blazes all about him with a sound like a the shock of a cannon - then all is darkness and silence!”

741. Every day, I am impressed by your strengths, talents, and your ability to love. Thank you for being an amazing stepdaughter.

742. Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.

743. “The hardest thing you can do is smile when you are ill, in pain, or depressed. But this no-cost remedy is a necessary first half-step if you are to start on the road to recovery.” – Allen Klein

744. A family is more than a blood connection! Happy Birthday to my stepdaughter, who brings me eternal joy and smiles!

745. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey

746. “Dear bio parent: I will not love my stepchild under your conditions. I will love them unconditionally.”

747. “I should’ve stepped in; fourth grade is no excuse. Besides. it doesn’t get easier with time. and twelve years later. when Vietnam presented much harder choices. some practice at being brave might’ve helped.”

748. “From the moment I became a stepmother, my purpose has been to love and protect these children with everything I have.” ―Unknown

749. “It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change. grow. and transform.”

750. A good stepparent can literally turn the life of a child around.” – Unknown