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Category Archives: work
The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.
The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune. – Charles Dickens (speaking as Ebenezer Scrooge) What does that mean? On this day in 1842, Charles Dickens published his famous book “A Christmas Carol.” This quote is … Continue reading
If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.
If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. – Eldridge Cleaver What does that mean? This quote, and variations of it, shows up attributed to a couple people, including as an African Proverb, but the longer version … Continue reading
Posted in choice, doing, integrity, money, thinking, work
Tagged @DavidRoads, Eldridge Cleaver, part, problem, solution
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The beginning is the most important part of the work.
The beginning is the most important part of the work. – Plato What does that mean? The wikiquote translation of the quote is “the beginning in every task is the chief thing” which I consider to be close enough to be … Continue reading
As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society.
As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is simple common sense. We wouldn’t run a family or a business the way we … Continue reading
Posted in caring, friendship, ideals, momentum, peace, work
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, human, peaceful, responsibility
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No one can arrive from being talented alone, work transforms talent into genius.
No one can arrive from being talented alone, work transforms talent into genius. – Anna Pavlova What does that mean? I heard versions of this quote when I was young. The basic idea is that there are plenty of people … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, discipline, goals, improve, perseverance, work
Tagged @quotepage, Anna Pavlova, genius, talented, work
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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure. – Colin Powell What does that mean? Well, this one pretty much says it on the level. People are always looking for the magic bullet, … Continue reading
Posted in improve, persistence, preparation, strategy, success, work
Tagged @iheartquotes, Colin Powell, learning, secrets, success
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Control thy passions lest they take vengeance on thee.
Control thy passions lest they take vengeance on thee. – Epictetus What does that mean? This quote is about passions and how too much of a good thing can be a real problem for some people. The quote urges us to … Continue reading
You must decide what it is you believe in and take steps towards achieving it and creating the universe and world you want to see.
You must decide what it is you believe in and take steps towards achieving it and creating the universe and world you want to see. – Forest Whitaker What does that mean? This is a bit of a departure from the norm, … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, belief, creativity, decision, goals, work
Tagged @AR_Foundation, believe, decide, Forest Whitaker, steps
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Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. – Theodore Roosevelt What does that mean? This is a quote, taken from a speech by a sitting American President, so I hope … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, dignity, effort, goals, self resepct, work
Tagged @MoveMeQuotes, life, prize, Theodore Roosevelt, work
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If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.
If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is a classic of introspection. It says that people will speak ill of you. … Continue reading
Posted in courage, laughter, personal growth, self resepct, truth, work
Tagged @philo_quotes, Epictetus, evil, laugh, spoken
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I feel that each of us has the potential to make some contribution and together, working with a clear aim, we can change our world.
I feel that each of us has the potential to make some contribution and together, working with a clear aim, we can change our world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a great quote, and says quite … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, contribution, growth, help, service, work
Tagged @DalaiLama, contribution, Dalai Lama, potential, together
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We work for praise, and dawdle once we have it.
We work for praise, and dawdle once we have it. – Mignon McLaughlin What does that mean? While this is a bit of witticism from a book, it still is far more true than we might want to admit. Whether … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, habits, help, motivation, self-esteem, work
Tagged @thehrgoddess, dawdle, Mignon McLaughlin, praise, work
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Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.
Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it. – Tom Lehrer What does that mean? This quote is from a professor who is known for his ability to write songs, sing, and yes, … Continue reading
Posted in effort, growth, improve, knowledge, perseverance, work
Tagged @KStarry, get, life, piano, Tom Lehrer
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Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. – Washington Irving What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote. A slightly longer version of the quote goes like this: “Great minds have purpose, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued … Continue reading
Posted in desire, doing, goals, hope, wonder, work
Tagged @TheIlluminati, minds, purposes, Washington Irving, wishes
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The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.
The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. – Ben Stein What does that mean? Well, that doesn’t sound like rocket science, does it? I mean how obvious can a … Continue reading