Quotations
Quotations
Albert Einstein: On Saying No
The Quotable Albert Einstein: I am thankful to all those who said no. It’s because of them, I did it myself. — Albert Einstein, physicist Albert Einstein: Everybody Is a Genius Albert Einstein: How to Live a Happy Life Albert Einstein: Look Deep into Nature Albert Einstein: On Coincidence Albert Einstein: On Creativity Albert Einstein: […]
Cesar Millan: On Honesty, Integrity, and Loyalty
I learned the roots of any relationship—honesty, integrity, loyalty. It’s hard to find a human to give you all three. But every dog, that’s all they know. Humans are the only species that follows unstable pack leaders. Animals don’t. Why would they? — Cesar Millan By the way, that’s a photo of our two dogs: […]
The Quotable Dalai Lama: Open Your Arms to Change
Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values. — Dalai Lama Never let go of the things you really value, but do open yourself up to change. And here’s a taller image optimized for Pinterest:
Peggy Noonan: On Miracles
I believe in miracles. The way I see it, life isn’t flat and thin and “realistic”; it’s rich and full of mystery and surprise. I think miracles exist in part as gifts and in part as clues that there is something beyond the flat world we see. I also think they happen every day, from […]
Brian Tracy: On Making Plans
You don’t always need to plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe. Trust. Let go. And see what happens. — Brian Tracy
Marilynne Robinson: We Are Precious and Interesting
Say that we are a puff of warm breath in a very cold universe. By this kind of reckoning we are either immeasurably insignificant or we are incalculably precious and interesting. I tend toward the second view. — Marilynne Robinson
Confucius: On Obtaining Goals
When it is obvious that your goals cannot be reached, don’t abandon your goals. Change your action steps. — Confucius
Louis Koster: What Is True
When you find yourself in the middle of it, the best place to start is to identify what is true. — Louis Koster
Ronda Rousey: On Making a Change
How you feel is entirely in your mind. Your mind has nothing to do with your environment. It has nothing to do with anyone around you. It is entirely your decision. Making a change in your life is as easy as making a decision and acting on it. That’s it. — Ronda Rousey, UFC champion
Ralph Waldo Emerson: On Gratitude
Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude. — Ralph Waldo Emerson