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Category Archives: help
I didn’t play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel.
I didn’t play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel. – Ryne Sandburg What does that mean? I like this quote, because it’s about the work ethic. If you do something simply because you … Continue reading
Posted in character, effort, focus, help, pride, work
Tagged @ashaproothi, play, reward, right, Ryne Sandburg
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There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.
There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself. – Louis XIV What does that mean? This quote is about what you do after you finish doing this quote. In that blog post I discussed how challenging it can … Continue reading
Posted in decision, effort, help, obstacles, persistence, personal growth
Tagged @Quote4UDaily, conquer, little, Louis XIV, withstand
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The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.
The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How happy are powerful people? How many have had no regrets on their death beds? How many rich people spend more time getting … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, gratitude, happiness, help, money, power
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happiness, money, power
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Generate great compassion, and you become a friend to the world.
Generate great compassion, and you become a friend to the world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a quote that is interesting to me, as the person who said it, lives it. He spends a great deal of … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, empathy, help, money, setting an example, time
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, friend, world
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Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away.
Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is talking about the link between altruism and mental peace. It says that when you do nice things for … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, contribution, focus, help, peace, service
Tagged @DalaiLama, altruism, Dalai Lama, peace, small
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If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself.
If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote reminds me of the basic plot of … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, caring, focus, help, motivation, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, focus, neglect, yourself
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Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option.
Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The world is full of all kinds of people. Not all are as kind as you are. You are … Continue reading
Posted in caring, help, kindness, love, motivation, thankful
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, hostility, kindness, suspicion
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If we are optimistic, take a longer view, and we employ realistic methods, we can contribute to making the world a better place.
If we are optimistic, take a longer view, and we employ realistic methods, we can contribute to making the world a better place. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is all about improving the world in general. To me, … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, contribution, help, ideals, truth, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, employ, optimistic, view
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A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly version of a longer quote. “A prudent man should always … Continue reading
Posted in exceptionalism, goals, help, observation, setting an example, wisdom
Tagged @LazarStojkovic, follow, Niccolò Machiavelli, path, prudent
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A spark of fire helps to give light to the world. Think of this and act. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service.
A spark of fire helps to give light to the world. Think of this and act. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. – Hannah Moore What does that mean? This quote is a central point … Continue reading
Posted in action, caring, gratitude, help, motivation, passion
Tagged @AR_Foundation, fire, Hannah Moore, light, spark
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I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom. – Bob Dylan What does that mean? This is an interesting quote in that it reminds us that freedom comes with responsibility. … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, duty, freedom, help, setting an example, understanding
Tagged @A7MinuteWorkout, Bob Dylan, hero, responsibility, understand
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A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. – Washington Irving What does that mean? This quote is about a rather straight forward observation. Those who are kind-hearted tend to radiate gladness, or happiness. … Continue reading
Posted in caring, compassion, happiness, help, kindness, setting an example
Tagged @MarilynMonroeID, gladness, heart, kind, Washington Irving
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Everybody wants to do something to help, but nobody wants to be first.
Everybody wants to do something to help, but nobody wants to be first. – Pearl Bailey What does that mean? How often have you seen it in movies, someone is on the ground and a crowd of people surround them. Yet everyone hesitates. No one approaches, they all just look. Who will be … Continue reading
Posted in caution, compassion, help, knowledge, preparation, setting an example
Tagged @WomansWisdom, everybody, first, help, Pearl Bailey
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Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. – John Watson (aka Ian MacLaren) What does that mean? This is often misattributed to Plato and Philo, but is far more recent than that. It was also originally worded … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, caring, empathy, gentle, help, kindness
Tagged @TheQuoteToday, battle, fighting, John Watson, kind
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The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition.
The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition. – William Shatner What does that mean? While this quote is about telling a story, I’m going to use an old quote from … Continue reading
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Tagged human, living, quality, story, William Shatner
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