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One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves.
One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter shortened quote, which is stated more … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, caution, creativity, flexibility, opposition, victory
Tagged @JacquesMemoirs, emulate, fox, lion, Niccolò Machiavelli
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An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No reward coming after the event can compare with the sweet reward that went with it.
An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No reward coming after the event can compare with the sweet reward that went with it. – Maurice Maeterlinck What does that mean? This quote says what I believe is … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, doing, giving, happiness, inspire, setting an example
Tagged @AR_Foundation, goodness, happiness, Maurice Maeterlinck, reward
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It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.
It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. – Thomas Hobbes What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. It would be nice if wisdom wrote the law, wouldn’t it? How many of you can think … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, contribution, governance, leadership, service, wisdom
Tagged authority, law, Thomas Hobbes, Unknown, wisdom
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There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.
There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory. – Francis Drake What does that mean? How many people start things, then stop working on it? … Continue reading
Posted in action, motivation, perseverance, struggle, time, victory
Tagged @Panchof69, beginning, continuing, end, Francis Drake
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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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I feel sorry for the person who can’t get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.
I feel sorry for the person who can’t get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile. – Walter Chrysler What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, creativity, effort, focus, habits, happiness
Tagged @mtbrookhart, excited, person, sorry, Walter Chrysler
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Hooray! Today marks my 400th post!
Today’s post is #400 (this post should be #401). Thanks for reading, and I hope to get some feedback from you soon. Thanks!
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All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.
All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? It means nothing in life is easy. If you want something, you … Continue reading
Posted in ideals, improve, motivation, obstacles, personal growth, potential
Tagged @DalaiLama, cultivated, Dalai Lama, good, sown
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He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.
He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This one got a chuckle out of me, as I have been on both sides of this quote. If you are expecting someone to … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, communication, decision, integrity, leadership, motivation
Tagged @Roj44, command, know, Niccolò Machiavelli, obeyed
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Dream. Let nothing dim the light that shines within you.
Dream. Let nothing dim the light that shines within you. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? To me, this quote says that we all have an inner light, a dream, within us. This is something important for each of us to know, nurture, and empower. What is a dream, … Continue reading
Posted in belief, clarity, desire, dream, inspire, motivation
Tagged @AR_Foundation, @ShopTheBooks, light, Maya Angelou, nothing, shines
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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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Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.
Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is. – Maxim Gorky What does that mean? If you’ve ever been to a wedding … Continue reading
Posted in caring, emotion, forgiveness, friendship, happiness, sharing
Tagged @Natural__Healer, hand, happiness, Maxim Gorky, small
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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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Freedom lies in being bold.
Freedom lies in being bold. – Robert Frost What does that mean? Let’s start by looking at the opposite. As opposite of free that I can think of is being a prisoner. By definition they have no freedom. How bold are they? … Continue reading
Posted in action, attitude, confidence, freedom, repetition, success
Tagged @billdouglas, action, bold, freedom, Robert Frost
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Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it.
Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Does anger really accomplish anything? Some might say that it is useful for motivation, … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, power, setting an example, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, action, anger, avoid, Dalai Lama
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