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Category Archives: setting an example
Adversity is just change that we haven’t adapted ourselves to yet.
Adversity is just change that we haven’t adapted ourselves to yet. – Aimee Mullins What does that mean? Adversity is defined at TheFreeDictionary as “A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune.” In the case of the author of today’s quote, it … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, attitude, obstacles, persistence, setting an example, victory
Tagged @goOFFSITE, adapted, adversity, Aimee Mullins, change
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It’s not the hours you put in your work that counts, it’s the work you put in the hours.
It’s not the hours you put in your work that counts, it’s the work you put in the hours. – Sam Ewing What does that mean? How many of you have seen people who were present at their jobs (they were … Continue reading
Generate great compassion, and you become a friend to the world.
Generate great compassion, and you become a friend to the world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a quote that is interesting to me, as the person who said it, lives it. He spends a great deal of … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, empathy, help, money, setting an example, time
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, friend, world
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If an injury is to be inflicted on an enemy, it is to be so severe, that the enemy’s retaliation need not be feared.
If an injury is to be inflicted on an enemy, it is to be so severe, that the enemy’s retaliation need not be feared. – Niccolò Machiavelli This quote is also seen stated as “If an injury has to be done … Continue reading
Posted in decision, emotion, governance, inspire, motivation, setting an example
Tagged @MrGart00, inflicted, injury, Niccolò Machiavelli, severe
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A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man.
A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The more complete version of the quote is “A return to first principles in a Republic is … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, governance, leadership, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @kirbycenter, Niccolò Machiavelli, principles, republic, return
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The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.
The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a quote, once again, that was directed at a Prince or ruler of a City … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, loyalty, motivation, setting an example, value
Tagged @ursulastephens, necessity, Niccolò Machiavelli, past, promise
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Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.
Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it. – Helen Keller What does that mean? This is a great quote, from someone who knew both the suffering and the overcoming of suffering, a more … Continue reading
Posted in action, hope, inspire, optimism, setting an example, struggle
Tagged @Epic_Women, Helen Keller, overcoming, suffering, world
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Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.
Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it. – George Orwell What does that mean? To me, this is the eternal deceit of humankind. Starting … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, cooperation, inspire, perspective, setting an example, tolerance
Tagged @airlanggauvijan, generation, George Orwell, imagines, intelligent
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A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly version of a longer quote. “A prudent man should always … Continue reading
Posted in exceptionalism, goals, help, observation, setting an example, wisdom
Tagged @LazarStojkovic, follow, Niccolò Machiavelli, path, prudent
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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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I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom. – Bob Dylan What does that mean? This is an interesting quote in that it reminds us that freedom comes with responsibility. … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, duty, freedom, help, setting an example, understanding
Tagged @A7MinuteWorkout, Bob Dylan, hero, responsibility, understand
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Doing the show was like painting the George Washington Bridge. As soon as you finished one end, you started right in on the other.
Doing the show was like painting the George Washington Bridge. As soon as you finished one end, you started right in on the other. – Jack Paar What does that mean? This quote is from the early days of The … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, flexibility, improve, perseverance, setting an example, time
Tagged @larryweidel, Jack Paar, painting, show, started
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may come as somewhat shocking to some people, and painfully obvious to many others. Anyone who has been following the violence by … Continue reading
Posted in caution, duty, freedom, governance, obstacles, setting an example
Tagged @mister_quotes, dangerous, governments, Niccolò Machiavelli, society
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What is right and what is practicable are two different things.
What is right and what is practicable are two different things. – James Buchanan What does that mean? Let’s start with the definition of practicable, as it is not a commonly used word anymore. At theFreeDictionary.com, practicable is defined (in … Continue reading
Posted in belief, discipline, hope, ideals, self knowledge, setting an example
Tagged @saidtheprez, different, James Buchanan, practicable, right
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We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives.
We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is another of the ‘actions speak louder than … Continue reading
Posted in belief, growth, ideals, question, setting an example, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, justice, moral, trust
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