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Monthly Archives: January 2013
The difficulty, the ordeal, is to start.
The difficulty, the ordeal, is to start. – Zane Grey What does that mean? The author of today’s quote was also the author of more than 90 books, so I would dare say he knows of which he speaks. The thought … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, doing, fear, goals, procrastination, time
Tagged @quoteshash, difficulty, ordeal, start, Zane Grey
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Character is much easier kept than recovered.
Character is much easier kept than recovered. – Thomas Paine What does that mean? This quote is about that most public of private things, our reputation, or the public perception of our character. The quote says that once you have developed … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, habits, reflection, setting an example, thinking
Tagged @motivational, character, kept, recovered, Thomas Paine
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Reach for it. Push yourself as far as you can.
Reach for it. Push yourself as far as you can. – Christa McAuliffe What does that mean? This quote, I believe, is fairly straight forward. It is urging us not to settle, not to wait, not to hesitate. It says to … Continue reading
Posted in courage, education, exceptionalism, growth, risk, setting an example
Tagged @Ellsbeth, Christa McAuliffe, far, push, reach
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In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.
In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In this quote, the topic is a meaningful life, and how … Continue reading
Posted in dignity, habits, humanitarianism, peace, self improvement, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, cherish, Dalai Lama, lead, life
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The hottest love has the coldest end.
The hottest love has the coldest end. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote caught my eye as there was recently a discussion on one of my other posts about how love ends. The quote starts by talking about the … Continue reading
Posted in anger, desire, love, motivation, passion, reflection
Tagged @mister_quotes, coldest, hottest, love, Socrates
6 Comments
If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives, let’s go.
If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives, let’s go. – Lemony Snicket, nom de plume of Daniel Handler, from ‘The Ersatz Elevator’ What does that mean? This is the eternal question. When do … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, courage, decision, doing, struggle, worry
Tagged @AR_Foundation, Lemony Snicket, lives, ready, wait
9 Comments
Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection.
Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection. – Yakov Smirnoff What does that mean? Have you ever noticed that everyone laughs the same? Well, some laughs are a little peculiar, but everyone on the planet … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, friendship, happiness, humor, laughter, sharing
Tagged @JewishComedians, language, laughs, universal, Yakov Smirnoff
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The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.
The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions. – John Hancock What does that mean? As one of the founders of the American Revolution, his name is known by many for his large … Continue reading
Posted in action, friendship, help, inspire, value, work
Tagged @WEPromote, ability, business, influence, John Hancock
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It is as natural to die as to be born.
It is as natural to die as to be born. – Francis Bacon What does that mean? While some lament death as the end, others welcome it as a new beginning. I’m not sure what it actually is, but I believe … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, delay, plan, procrastination, thinking, time
Tagged @juanlujanm, born, die, Francis Bacon, natural
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If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.
If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is all about our morals, our values, and the potential for a dichotomy between how we … Continue reading
Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives.
Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about our negative emotions and … Continue reading
Posted in anger, focus, habits, personal growth, reflection, weakness
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, jealousy, pride
2 Comments
Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.
Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a bit of ancient wisdom regarding time management. It has been seen in many cultures throughout time. In … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, focus, habits, observation, personal growth, procrastination
Tagged @philo_quotes, expecting, living, Seneca, today
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What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. Scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. Scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. – Joseph Addison What does that mean? As is so often the case, this is a slightly longer quote trimmed down for … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, giving, habits, happiness, inspire, setting an example
Tagged @AR_Foundation, flowers, Joseph Addison, smiles, sunshine
1 Comment
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? As is often the case on Twitter, there is a longer version of this quote available: “If a man empties his purse into his head … Continue reading
Posted in contemplation, education, independence, knowledge, money, value
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, Benjamin Franklin, interest, investment, knowledge
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