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Category Archives: discipline
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote tries to differentiate between the things we are afraid … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, confidence, discipline, knowledge, personal growth, self-esteem
Tagged @iamdiddy, dare, difficult, Seneca, things
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There ain’t nothing from the outside that can lick any of us.
There ain’t nothing from the outside that can lick any of us. – Margaret Mitchell What does that mean? The line, from her novel ‘Gone with the Wind,’ is spoken as part of the eulogy for Scarlett’s father, Gerald O’Hara. … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, discipline, imagination, optimism, plan, time
Tagged @dkrennie, lick, Margaret Mitchell, nothing, outside
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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero What does that mean? Needless to say, this quote is from the days before the iPhone, computers, cars, and all that tech stuff that most … Continue reading
Posted in desire, discipline, judgement, moderation, reflection, simplicity
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, everything, garden, library
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Daylight’s precious when you’re a youngin’
Daylight’s precious when you’re a youngin’ – Andy Griffith What does that mean? This quote is about what matters when you’re young and how that changes as we age. In this quote, Andy’s son is outside, playing. He want’s to stay … Continue reading
Posted in concentration, discipline, focus, listening, observation, understanding
Tagged @OliviaGiachino, Andy Griffith, Daylight, precious, youngin
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I have a new philosophy. I’m only going to dread one day at a time.
I have a new philosophy. I’m only going to dread one day at a time. – Charles Schultz What does that mean? This is a great quote from Charlie Brown, one of the author’s more famous characters from the Peanuts comic strip. … Continue reading
Posted in delay, discipline, fear, procrastination, time, worry
Tagged @PictureBlogs, Charles Schultz, day, dread, new
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Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.
Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How many times have you become frustrated because you caught yourself doing something, even though you knew … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discipline, effort, improve, patience, time
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, discipline, expecting, time
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One thing you can give and still keep is your word.
One thing you can give and still keep is your word. – Unknown What does that mean? This quote would make an excellent riddle, worthy even of the Sphinx. But the focus of this quote is on the giving of your … Continue reading
Posted in character, discipline, honest, judgement, persistence, self knowledge
Tagged @QuotableQuips, give, keep, Unknown, word
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The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all.
The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is the classic “pull off the bandage” issue. Do you pull it … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, governance, judgement, leadership, power, struggle
Tagged @waleadegbe, determine, injuries, Niccolò Machiavelli, ruler
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What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.
What is not started today is never finished tomorrow. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? This is another quote about getting up off your rear end and getting busy. If you don’t start it today, when will you … Continue reading
Posted in decision, discipline, focus, motivation, procrastination, self improvement
Tagged @AR_Foundation, finished, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, started, today
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A feeble body weakens the mind.
A feeble body weakens the mind. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau What does that mean? While having a robust body doesn’t guarantee your mind will be equally robust, there are few who have maintained a strong mind while allowing their body to become … Continue reading
Posted in desire, discipline, effort, flexibility, habits, strength
Tagged @blackposimage, feeble, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, mind, weakens
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It is idle to dread what you cannot avoid.
It is idle to dread what you cannot avoid. – Publius Syrus What does that mean? Most of us have dreaded or worried about the coming of something that was inevitable, at one time or another in our lives. Whether it … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discipline, emotion, persistence, self improvement, worry
Tagged @_inspirational_, avoid, dread, idle, Publius Syrus
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The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. – Sydney J. Harris What does that mean? Boy, do I feel this one today! I have so much to do, and no where near enough time in … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discipline, limits, moderation, relaxation, time
Tagged @aQuoteToday, relax, Sydney J. Harris, time, when
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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
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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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