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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? I like this quote, especially how it twists the words around to make two very similarly sounding phrases mean the exact opposites of each … Continue reading
Posted in communication, confidence, friendship, gratitude, kindness, value
Tagged @RealFarrahGray, happiness, Oscar Wilde, whenever, wherever
9 Comments
Who asks whether the enemy was defeated by strategy or valor?
Who asks whether the enemy was defeated by strategy or valor? – Virgil What does that mean? I have seen this quote translated a number of different ways, but basic thrust is the same. They all ask the same question … Continue reading
A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others.
A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote urges us to consider how to make for a more peaceful world. The quote says that being … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, decision, kindness, perspective, setting an example, sympathy
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, good, peaceful, work
2 Comments
It is better to be impetuous than cautious, because fortune is a woman.
It is better to be impetuous than cautious, because fortune is a woman. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The original quote says much about the treatment of women in that age. The explanation of impetuous (later in the paragraph) was … Continue reading
Posted in action, caution, confidence, delay, potential, self knowledge
Tagged @giasison, cautious, fortune, impetuous, Niccolò Machiavelli
1 Comment
It’s not the lack of resources, it’s your lack of resourcefulness that stops you.
It’s not the lack of resources, it’s your lack of resourcefulness that stops you. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote is a shout-out to all the self-made people of the world. Not everyone starts life with money, privilege, or … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, creativity, flexibility, improve, obstacles, thinking
Tagged @tonyrobbins, lack, resources, stops, Tony Robbins
4 Comments
The problem with self-improvement is knowing when to quit.
The problem with self improvement is knowing when to quit. – David Lee Roth What does that mean? For me, that’s an easy question to answer: you stop when you are done improving, growing, and learning. In short, I’ll stop trying to … Continue reading
Posted in effort, friendship, goals, improve, momentum, self improvement
Tagged @Aballatore, David Lee Roth, knowing, problem, self improvement
2 Comments
Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.
Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play. – Mike Singletary What does that mean? Isn’t that what you want to do? Do you want to spend your life just watching it go by, … Continue reading
Posted in desire, emotion, goals, motivation, passion, play
Tagged @Sports_Greats, favorite, game, Mike Singletary, play
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Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared.
Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared. – Eddie Rickenbacker What does that mean? Think about it. At one point in time, you were probably a little scared of riding … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, doing, fear, personal growth, struggle
Tagged @whatkeepsmesane, afraid, courage, Eddie Rickenbacker, scared
2 Comments
When we develop a sense of concern for others’ well-being then the very basis of anger is no longer there.
When we develop a sense of concern for others’ well-being then the very basis of anger is no longer there. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about a way to quell anger within yourself. When you are angry … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, focus, kindness, personal growth, question, sympathy
Tagged @DalaiLama, concern, Dalai Lama, develop, well-being
1 Comment
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? I have seen this quote with “where” instead of “when” and I presume it’s because a popular quote site either got it … Continue reading
It is the debtor that is ruined by hard times.
It is the debtor that is ruined by hard times. – Rutherford B. Hayes What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote which has been shortened from the original: “Let every man, every corporation, and especially let every village, town, and … Continue reading
Posted in caution, common sense, limits, money, personal growth, shame
Tagged @UKMotivation, debtor, hard, ruined, Rutherford B. Hayes
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Daylight’s precious when you’re a youngin’
Daylight’s precious when you’re a youngin’ – Andy Griffith What does that mean? This quote is about what matters when you’re young and how that changes as we age. In this quote, Andy’s son is outside, playing. He want’s to stay … Continue reading
Posted in concentration, discipline, focus, listening, observation, understanding
Tagged @OliviaGiachino, Andy Griffith, Daylight, precious, youngin
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I have a new philosophy. I’m only going to dread one day at a time.
I have a new philosophy. I’m only going to dread one day at a time. – Charles Schultz What does that mean? This is a great quote from Charlie Brown, one of the author’s more famous characters from the Peanuts comic strip. … Continue reading
Posted in delay, discipline, fear, procrastination, time, worry
Tagged @PictureBlogs, Charles Schultz, day, dread, new
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