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Denis Waitley on why there are two primary choices in life

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There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them. Denis Waitley MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Our default reaction to problems is that we start complaining about how unfair life is. Interestingly, the more we entertain such negative thoughts, the more overwhelming the situation feels. Read more…

Theodore Isaac Rubin on why the problem is not that there are problems, but the problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem

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The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem. Theodore Isaac Rubin MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Problems are part and parcel of life. Letting them dishearten us, or worse still, giving up altogether because of them makes them seem bigger than they actually Read more…

Albert Einstein on why there are only two ways to live your life

Quote #317 | Albert Einstein | There are only two ways to live your life.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Different philosophers have adopted a dichotomous take on life. While such binary outlooks may be somewhat impractical for disregarding the gray areas, certain Read more…

Epictetus on why he is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has

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He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. Epictetus MEANING OF THIS QUOTE No matter how rich or prosperous a person might be, there is bound to be something he covets but cannot have. This could be anything ranging from Read more…

Pablo Picasso on why every child is an artist, but the problem is how to remain one once he grows up

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Every child is an artist; the problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. Pablo Picasso MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Children are creativity personified. Their imagination knows no limits, their passion is second to none, and they fearlessly express themselves. When a child, say, paints a picture, they aren’t looking to become Read more…

Christopher Reeve on why so many of our dreams seem impossible, then improbable, then inevitable

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So many of our dreams seem impossible, then improbable, then inevitable. Christopher Reeve MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Humans are indeed blessed, for they are capable of doing what no other species can – being ambitious. We can set ourselves some seemingly crazy goals and yet be audacious enough to pursue them. However, it can be Read more…