A long long time ago I began collecting inspirational quotes and aphorisms which became my collection of quotes.
I learned then that even when I felt powerless to control my job or education — or anything else that seemed out of my hands — I always had control over my own mind and how I treated others. Even when I had nothing else, I could still be kind, just, generous, honest, loving and compassionate.
~ Susan Fowler
Elsewhere, this is 4a1138. — slipbox
If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.
~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Elsewhere, this is 4a469. — slipbox
I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.
~ Oscar Wilde
Elsewhere, this is 4a125. — slipbox
Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind.
~ Marcus Aurelius
Elsewhere, this is 4a185. — slipbox
A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.
~ Oscar Wilde
Elsewhere, this is 4a143. — slipbox
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything but the value of nothing.
~ Oscar Wilde
Elsewhere, this is 4a552. — slipbox
Martial art is not merely the physical act of filling time and space with precision-like movements. Machines can do that, too. As he matures, a martial artist will realize that his kick or punch is really not so much a tool to conquer his opponent, but a tool to explode through his consciousness, his ego, and all mental obstacles. Indeed, the tools are ultimately a means for penetrating the depth of his being so that he will restore the equilibrium of his inner center of gravity. With this vital inward loosening flows his outward expression of his tools. Behind each physical movement of an accomplished martial artist is this wholeness of being, this all-inclusive attitude.
~ Bruce Lee
Elsewhere, this is 4a895. — slipbox
A political victory, a rise in rents, the recovery of your sick, or return of your absent friend, or some other quite external event, raises your spirits, and you think good days are preparing for you. Do not believe it. Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace by the triumph of principles.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Elsewhere, this is 4a508. — slipbox
If you can lighten your burden you must do so. There is no straw which lacks the power to break your back.
~ unknown
Elsewhere, this is 4a73. — slipbox