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Category Archives: choice
There’s no workman, whatsoever he be, That may both work well, and hastily.
There’s no workman, whatsoever he be, That may both work well and hastily. – Geoffrey Chaucer What does that mean? This is two of the usual saying about “pick any two” where the list of three things is “quick, good, inexpensive.” … Continue reading
It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean.
It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as it seems contrary to our intuition at first glance. … Continue reading
Posted in belief, choice, emotion, focus, judgement, self knowledge
Tagged @SusanMyersBiz, events, lives, shape, Tony Robbins
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The most important things in life aren’t things.
The most important things in life aren’t things. – Anthony J. DeAngelo What does that mean? Think for a moment about what is most important to you. How many of them were things, rather than people or ideals? Did your cell … Continue reading
Posted in affection, choice, contemplation, freedom, justice, value
Tagged @_inspirational_, Anthony J. DeAngelo, important, life, things
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If you conduct your life on the basis of truth and honesty, it gives you a sense of satisfaction and self-confidence.
If you conduct your life on the basis of truth and honesty, it gives you a sense of satisfaction and self-confidence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Let’s start by looking at this from the other direction. What satisfaction do you … Continue reading
Posted in choice, confidence, honest, pride, self resepct, truth
Tagged @DalaiLama, conduct, Dalai Lama, life, truth
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For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent.
For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote puts none too fine a point on it. To actually get a useful, valuable, and permanent change, … Continue reading
Posted in choice, doing, effort, goals, motivation, persistence
Tagged @persdevquotes, changes, lasting, Tony Robbins, value
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Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful.
Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may be another fake quote, as I have seen it attributed in many places, but cannot find … Continue reading
Posted in choice, contemplation, decision, risk, thinking, wisdom
Tagged @fit911, dangers, distinguish, Niccolò Machiavelli, wisdom
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Very early, I knew that the only object in life was to grow.
Very early, I knew that the only object in life was to grow. – Margaret Fuller What does that mean? This is a very interesting quote from a fascinating person. From her biography, she was taught by her father (a … Continue reading
Posted in choice, creativity, goals, personal growth, refresh, thinking
Tagged @GaryLoper, early, grow, knew, Margaret Fuller
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It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.
It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe. – Robert W. Service What does that mean? Humans are odd creatures. They can endure some of the most incredible hardships with hardly a … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, belief, choice, exceptionalism, honest, perspective
Tagged @streetstosucces, mountain, Robert W. Service, sand, wears
10 Comments
Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.
Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. – L. Frank Baum (as spoken by Dorothy in his masterpiece The Wizard of Oz) What does that mean? This saying has become a cultural metaphor in English speaking countries (and perhaps other … Continue reading
Posted in choice, destination, flexibility, growth, independence, personal growth
Tagged @0xSegfault, feeling, Kansas, L. Frank Baum, Toto
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Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.
Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character. – Horace Greeley What does that mean? This is a pile-driver way of pointing out the obvious. Fame has no endurance, just … Continue reading
Posted in character, choice, habits, honest, judgement, personal growth
Tagged @quotepage, Fame, Horace Greeley, popular, rich
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Things are never so bad they can’t be made worse
Things are never so bad they can’t be made worse. – Humphrey Bogart What does that mean? This quote is listed as being from the motion picture “The African Queen,” where he is the Captain of an ill-fated little steamer. Without going into the details, his ship gets banged up, … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, choice, emotion, observation, pride, risk
Tagged @MyPE, bad, Humphrey Bogart, realistic, worse
3 Comments
Men almost always walk in paths beaten by others and act by imitation
Men almost always walk in paths beaten by others and act by imitation. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a Twitter friendly version of the full quote. However, I believe that it stands well on it’s own, and it … Continue reading
Posted in choice, creativity, friendship, habits, individuality, self-image
Tagged @StrongtotheCor, imitation, Niccolò Machiavelli, others, path
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When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice
When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice. – William James What does that mean? To quote the rock band Rush, “If you choose not to decide, you still have made … Continue reading
Posted in choice, decision, freedom, intelligence, question, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, choice, decision, freedom, William James
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Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times. – Aeschylus What does that mean? From the Father of the Greek Tragedy, this is an interesting quote. He states that happiness is a choice. I believe this to be true. … Continue reading