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Pauline Phillips on what you should do if you want your children to keep their feet on the ground

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If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders. Abigail Van Buren Parenting is one of the buzzwords of the twenty-first century. So obsessed are people with this concept that new, never-heard-before professions have sprung up over the last few decades to cater to their concerns. To Read more…

Robin Sharma on how everything is created twice - first in the mind and then in reality

Quote #165 | Robin Sharma | Everything is created twice (…)

Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality. Robin Sharma Many cultures around the world see the real world as nothing but the mirror image of our thoughts; they regard reality as nothing but an extension of our psyche. As ironical as it might sound to some people, this is actually Read more…

John Augustus Shedd on how a ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what it is meant for

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A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. John Augustus Shedd Life is synonymous with adventures and calculated risks. It is meant to be enjoyed, not squandered on meaningless speculations or apprehensions. Of course, this does not mean walking blindly into the storm. The risks we take must Read more…

German poet Karl von Knebel on how hope awakens courage

Quote #137 | Karl von Knebel | Hope awakens courage (…)

Hope awakens courage. He who can implant courage in the human soul is the best physician. Karl von Knebel Hope is the light that keeps us going, letting us know that the long, dark tunnel of disappointment will not last forever. It is this very optimism that motivates us to get out of bed every Read more…

Oprah Winfrey on what happens if you look at what you have in life

Quote #136 | Oprah Winfrey | If you look at what you have in life (…)

If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough. Oprah Winfrey Gratitude is a handy virtue. It helps us appreciate whatever precious little we have in our lives. Gratitude can manifest itself in more than one way. Read more…

Brené Brown's quote about why perfectionism is not good

Quote #132 | Brené Brown | Perfectionism hampers success.

Perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life-paralysis. Brené Brown Most human beings are hard-working, success-oriented creatures. Their drive to succeed is what sets them apart from other living creatures that inhabit the planet. It is not uncommon to come across students burning the midnight oil or employees Read more…

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry on the importance of old friends

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Old friends cannot be created out of hand. Nothing can match the treasure of common memories, of trials endured together, of quarrels and reconciliations and generous emotions. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry CHECK OUT MORE QUOTES Facebook Instagram Twitter