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Category Archives: courage
If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important.
If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? World peace. The end of Hunger. The Cure for All Diseases. Noble … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, courage, focus, giving, mission, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, complete, Dalai Lama, work, worthwhile
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The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow.
The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow. – Marian Anderson What does that mean? This quote is about influence, and the courage to use … Continue reading
Posted in courage, fear, inspire, leadership, preparation, setting an example
Tagged @NetworkerMK, dare, Marian Anderson, others, person
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In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby What does that mean? How many of us have a fear of failure? For him, as a comic, the failure would be … Continue reading
Posted in courage, failure, fear, obstacles, personal growth, success
Tagged @AR_Foundation, Bill Cosby, desire, fear, success, Tuskegee Airmen
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If we insist on being as sure as is conceivable… we must be content to creep along the ground, and never soar.
If we insist on being as sure as is conceivable… we must be content to creep along the ground, and never soar. – John Henry Newman What does that mean? To me, this is a quote about the necessity of action. … Continue reading
Posted in courage, desire, fear, obstacles, personal growth, risk
Tagged @Iceburner, conceivable, content, insist, John Henry Newman
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I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand.
I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand. – Susan B. Anthony What does that mean? While this quote is from a … Continue reading
Posted in caution, courage, independence, preparation, risk, victory
Tagged @CupOfQuotes, depend, protection, self defense, Susan B. Anthony
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Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by his heart, and his friends can only read the title.
Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by his heart, and his friends can only read the title. – Virginia Woolf What does that mean? To me, this quote speaks of the differences between our private lives and our public lives, those things we express and … Continue reading
Posted in communication, courage, discovery, friendship, listening, risk, sharing
Tagged @girlscantwhat, book, communication, heart, Virginia Woolf
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You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life
You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? This quote is about enemies, and one of the ways you accumulate them. Specifically, this quote talks about getting enemies … Continue reading
Posted in belief, courage, ideals, listening, passion, reflection
Tagged @JoshuaDone, enemies, good, life, Winston Churchill
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Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is
Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is. – German proverb What does that mean? To me, this quote is reminding us that our emotions are powerful, and can be used to help us or to hurt us. A wolf … Continue reading
Posted in caution, courage, decision, fear, reflection, risk
Tagged @AncientProverbs, bigger, fear, German Proverb, wolf
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Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer
Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a twitter-friendly excerpt from a larger quote: “All courses of action are risky, … Continue reading
Posted in action, courage, doing, goals, procrastination, strength
Tagged @BradHoward, ambition, mistake, Niccolò Machiavelli, sloth
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War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms
War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? I know this quote, and my explanation of it, will rub some the wrong way, but I … Continue reading
Posted in caution, courage, fear, judgement, preparation, risk
Tagged @philoQuotes, arms, just, Niccolò Machiavelli, war
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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ― Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This is all about being congruent. Some people will say what they believe is expected, not what is … Continue reading
Posted in character, clarity, conscience, courage, integrity, virtue
Tagged @AR_Foundation, character, congruence, Mohandas Gandhi, virtue
6 Comments
Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach
Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? To me, it means that once you have made a decision, you’ve cut yourself off from other possibilities. You are also committed … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, courage, flexibility, intelligence, optimism, perseverance
Tagged @motivatquotes, decision, flexible, Tony Robbins
2 Comments
Nobody who ever gave his best, regretted it.
Nobody who ever gave his best, regretted it. – George Halas What does that mean? Having done a Vince Lombardi quote about 2 weeks ago, I thought it time to give Papa Bear equal time. (I’m a Bears fan, what can … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, belief, courage, effort, passion, self improvement
Tagged @deanboedeker, effort, George Halas, regret
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Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote says that no matter how or why it happens, bad fortune (an unfortunate turns of events) can only … Continue reading
Posted in courage, dignity, focus, personal growth, strength, tolerance
Tagged @philo_quotes, annoyance, endurance, misfortune, Virgil
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To see the right and not to do it is cowardice
To see the right and not to do it is cowardice. ~ Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote sounds a little clunky. I presume it has to do with how and when it was translated. I would … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, courage, habits, ideals, self resepct, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, Confucius, courage, cowardice, right
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