Category Archives: Quotes I Love

To Give Light

Seen at wordsmith.org: “What is to give light must endure burning.” -Viktor Frankl, author, neurologist and psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor (1905-1997) Of all of his qualifications I believe it is being a “Holocaust survivor” that makes him most qualified to make … Continue reading

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The Mighty Ocean in the Drop

You are not just the drop in the ocean. You are the mighty ocean in the drop. – Rumi

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Acting Out Of My Mind

“Before the deed comes the thought. Before the achievement comes the dream. Every mountain we climb, we first climb in our mind.” – Royal Robbins I love this quote, and have learned that at some point I still had to … Continue reading

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A Wise Man

Albert Einstein is widely known as having been a highly intelligent man. I believe he was always a very wise man. Below are some of his thoughts on a variety of subjects and I believe that much wisdom is contained … Continue reading

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Breaking the Shell

I just saw this quote from a friend and like it, but I believe it is mostly accurate relating to emotional pain rather than physical. “Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.” – Kahlil Gibran

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The Best Speech You’ll Ever Regret

I saw the following at Waiting For The Karma Truck as part of a post and REALLY LIKED IT and wanted to share it with you. If you haven’t checked out that site I recommend that you do. “Speak when … Continue reading

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The Only Normal People

“The only normal people are the ones you don’t know very well!” – Joe Ancis

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For Our Own Benefit Too

Life is a difficult ride. At times all of us will know pain, trouble, loneliness and struggle. That’s why it is so important for us to practice love and kindness. For your own benefit, as well as for others. I … Continue reading

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The Antidote For Fear And Anger

I collect quotes and sayings. I even use what I consider to be the best of them (what I call “Truisms”) as affirmations. So in my travels, when I see a quote I like I tend to write it down. … Continue reading

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Things Worth Believing In

One of my favorite movies is Secondhand Lions. Below is a quote from it that I love. It is a scene where an old man (portrayed by Robert Duvall) tells a young boy about things worth believing in: “Sometimes the … Continue reading

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