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Category Archives: courage
We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face
We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks about rising to the challenge. If our difficulties become greater, we must bring our courage up to … Continue reading
Posted in courage, freedom, love, obstacles, struggle, victory
Tagged @DalaiLama, courage, Dalai Lama, difficutlies, equal
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Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. – Dale Carnegie This is a twitter-friendly quote, part of a longer quote: “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do … Continue reading
Posted in action, confidence, courage, doing, fear, procrastination
Tagged @motivatquotes, action, confidence, courage, Dale Carnegie
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A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners.
A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this speaks of the envy and bitterness that is part of the lives of so many people. They aren’t … Continue reading
Posted in anger, common sense, courage, education, governance, opposition, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, anger, Seneca, sin
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? To me, his quote talks of the two faces of love. Love can be out-going (love from you … Continue reading
You cannot make progress without making decisions.
You cannot make progress without making decisions. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly short quote. The full quote is as follows : “It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What … Continue reading
Posted in courage, decision, direction, goals, procrastination, risk
Tagged @motivatquotes, action, decision, Jim Rohn, progress
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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom. – Sun Tzu What does that mean? Obviously, this … Continue reading
Posted in courage, integrity, loyalty, understanding
Tagged @motivatquotes, courage, integrity, loyalty, Sun Tzu, understanding
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Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? It means that no matter what you do, there are some people who are going hate you. If you do evil, the good … Continue reading
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This is the block diagram for the path of peaceful resistance. They start by pretending you are insignificant. … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, character, courage, governance, peace, resistance
Tagged @BrightQuote, fight, ignore, Mohandas Gandhi, peace, resistance, ridicule
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As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do.
As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it reminds us that we are … Continue reading
Posted in courage, creativity, innovation, intelligence, personal growth, wisdom
Tagged @DalaiLama, courage, Dalai Lama, human, intelligence
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The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.
The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets. – Will Rogers What does that mean? This is a quote from the cowboy, aviator, humorist, columnist and movie star from the early 20th century. … Continue reading
Posted in communication, courage, governance, humor, laughter, limits
Tagged death, difference, taxes, Unknown, Will Rogers
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God gave us burdens, also shoulders.
God gave us burdens, also shoulders. – Yiddish Proverbs What does that mean? To me, this speaks about our luck, our fate, our destiny, our karma or whatever other term you want to use. We all have things we’d rather … Continue reading
Posted in belief, courage, limits, obstacles, perseverance, setting an example
Tagged burden, perseverance, shoulders, Unknown, Yiddish Proverbs
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Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life.
Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. – Golda Meir A longer version of the quote: “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, courage, exceptionalism, optimism, personal growth, potential
Tagged @Inspire_Us, create, Golda Meir, happy, personal growth
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When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. – Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? With all the present turmoil across the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and into the Arabian Peninsula, … Continue reading
Posted in courage, fear, freedom, governance, inspire, justice
Tagged fear, people, Thomas Jefferson, tyranny, Unknown
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