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Category Archives: imagination
Worry is a misuse of imagination.
Worry is a misuse of imagination. – Dan Zadra What does that mean? This quote, sometimes with a “the” in place of “a,” is about the close relationship between worry and imagination, and the implications of that closeness. Our imaginations … Continue reading
Posted in desire, focus, hope, imagination, potential, worry
Tagged @Talkmaster, Dan Zadra, imagination, misuse, worry
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The human race is governed by its imagination.
The human race is governed by its imagination. – Napoleon What does that mean? I can’t imagine what he could possibly have meant. Well, sarcasm aside, the human imagination is responsible for almost everything we have. Someone had to imagine … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, dream, emotion, governance, imagination, personal growth
Tagged @DennyCoates, governed, human, imagination, Napoleon
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The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. – Helen Keller What does that mean? This is an interesting quote from a blind person about the difference between having sight, and having vision. Sight is a … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, hope, imagination, self knowledge, thinking, vision
Tagged @jasonrspencer, Helen Keller, hope, sight, vision
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Even though I am limited by my resources I am never limited by my resourcefulness.
Even though I am limited by my resources I am never limited by my resourcefulness. – Andrew G. Warby What does that mean? I like this quote, as it reminds us that we don’t need to ever be stuck and unable … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, imagination, inspire, limits, obstacles, struggle
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Andrew G. Warby, limited, never, resources
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Running away from your problems is a race you will never win, so just face them head on, and overcome them.
Running away from your problems is a race you will never win, so just face them head on, and overcome them. – Unknown What does that mean? I’ve heard a number of variants on this one, but the most common has … Continue reading
Posted in fear, imagination, obstacles, strength, struggle, weakness
Tagged @wisdomsquote, problem, running, Unknown, win
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If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever.
If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever. – Alfred Lord Tennyson What does that mean? While I couldn’t find the book or poem this is from, nor the words missing … Continue reading
Posted in caring, dream, friendship, imagination, love, thankful
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, flower, Lord Tennyson, thought, you
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It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste.
It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste. – Henry Ford What does that mean? This quote, as one might expect from one of the foremost industrialists of his era, is about work. Specifically … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, imagination, judgement, reflection, self improvement, time
Tagged @mister_quotes, ahead, Henry Ford, observation, waste
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Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. – Robert Frost What does that mean? Well, irresistible is defined as “Impossible to resist.” or “Having an overpowering appeal” and desire is defined as “A wish or longing.”, “The object of … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, imagination, love, self-image, strategy
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, desire, irresistible, love, Robert Frost
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I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.
I criticize by creation, not by finding fault. – Cicero What does that mean? In this case, the phrase “by creation” means to form or create something new. In other words, the quote is implying that it is better to criticize … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, creativity, habits, imagination, inspire, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, creation, criticize, fault
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Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.
Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. – Edwin Hubble What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me as it demonstrates the two parts of Science. There is that … Continue reading
Posted in curious, imagination, knowledge, observation, question, thinking
Tagged @ScienceChannel, Edwin Hubble, explores, senses, universe
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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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Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.
Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas. – Marie Curie What does that mean? This is both interesting and sexist sounding at the same time. Another term for being curious about people (and the discussions that accompany the discoveries) … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, curious, humanitarianism, imagination, knowledge, time
Tagged @RichSimmondsZA, curious, ideas, Marie Curie, people
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Intellect annuls fate. So far as a man thinks, he is free.
Intellect annuls fate. So far as a man thinks, he is free. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? I don’t want to debate the deeper philosophical meaning of free will in this post. Whole forests have been laid waste … Continue reading
Posted in belief, freedom, imagination, intelligence, observation, thinking
Tagged @iheartquotes, fate, intellect, Ralph Waldo Emerson, thinks
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Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.
Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. – Dr. Seuss What does that mean? While at first, years and years ago, I considered this line to be trite and unhelpful, over the years, I have warmed to the … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, focus, imagination, personal growth, repetition, sympathy
Tagged @DavidRoads, Dr. Seuss, happened, over, smile
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The man who has no imagination has no wings.
The man who has no imagination has no wings. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, this quote is all about possibility. If you can’t imagine it, how are you ever going to actually do it? Imagination is all … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, focus, imagination, inspire, potential, victory
Tagged @Sports_Greats, imagination, man, Muhammad Ali, wings
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