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Monthly Archives: May 2012
All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.
All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor. – Walt Whitman What does that mean? I like this quote because it gives me hope. I have many faults, but I also try to strive for transparency and honesty. … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, courage, failure, fear, forgiveness, honest
Tagged @Toltecjohn, faults, forgiven, perfect, Walt Whitman
2 Comments
If you haven’t any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.
If you haven’t any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. – Bob Hope What does that mean? To me, this is a quote about the condition of your heart. Not the actual physical condition … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, contribution, giving, hope, inspire, service
Tagged @White_Roses10, Bob Hope, charity, heart, worst
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Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.
Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong. – Unknown What does that mean? While this may not be a “real” quote, spoken by a single famous person, it is derived from a similar … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, confidence, discipline, exceptionalism, passion, persistence
Tagged @Sports_Greats, practice, right, Unknown, wrong
3 Comments
Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required.
Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? Today, in the USA, we celebrate Memorial Day, a day dedicated to those who have made the ultimate … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, discipline, duty, exceptionalism, personal growth, setting an example
Tagged @DavidRoads, best, enough, required, Winston Churchill
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Unbiased love is undoubtedly difficult to generate, but if you practice with determination, day by day your attitude will be transformed.
Unbiased love is undoubtedly difficult to generate, but if you practice with determination, day by day your attitude will be transformed. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Unbiased love, that’s an interesting term, isn’t it? Why would the word ‘love’ need … Continue reading
Posted in curious, honest, judgement, love, observation, persistence
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama
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Ambition is so powerful a passion in the heart, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.
Ambition is so powerful a passion in the heart, that however high we reach we are never satisfied. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? To me, this quote is a warning about an excess of ambition. The quote states that it … Continue reading
Posted in desire, exceptionalism, habits, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @gr8benj, ambition, heart, Niccolò Machiavelli, passion
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To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.
To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. – Reba McEntire What does that mean? This is a neat quote about achieving success in life, and who doesn’t want some of that in … Continue reading
Posted in dream, laughter, motivation, perseverance, success, wisdom
Tagged @AR_Foundation, backbone, Reba McEntire, succeed, wishbone
5 Comments
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
2 Comments
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
1 Comment
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, stated by Sherlock Holmes What does that mean? To me, this is all about logic. If you start with everything you … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, discovery, observation, question, thinking, truth
Tagged @White_Roses10, eliminated, Impossible, remains, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
12 Comments
When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky.
When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky. – Armand Hammer What does that mean? While the exact circumstance of the quote is unknown to me, the work ethic of Armand and his brothers. That is well known to many. As the quote says, he worked very long … Continue reading
Posted in effort, focus, observation, perseverance, preparation, work
Tagged @MazieFusselman, Armand Hammer, days, ready, work
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Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.
Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? When you meet someone, either a new person, or a person you have … Continue reading
Posted in caring, communication, friendship, humility, listening, observation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, positive, qualities, someone
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Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.
Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While the translation I used wasn’t exactly the same, it’s close enough for what we are doing. This quote was from … Continue reading
Posted in deception, failure, foolish, honest, self resepct, shame
Tagged @franzooooo, appear, everyone, Niccolò Machiavelli, really
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Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted. – Alfred Adler What does that mean? People of genius, like Albert Einstein and Marie Curie are admired or held in high esteem, both for their abilities as scientists as well as for what they actually achieved. People … Continue reading
Posted in character, conscience, integrity, loyalty, self improvement, virtue
Tagged @AR_Foundation, admired, Alfred Adler, genius, wealth
1 Comment
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
