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Ralph Waldo Emerson on how for everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else

Quote #194 | Ralph W. Emerson | For everything you have missed (…)

For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else. Ralph Waldo Emerson By nature, humans are calculating beings. Instead of focusing on and trying to aim for the best, they are always obsessed with the number of options they have. Even after they have somehow Read more…

Quote #193 | Maya Angelou | They may forget what you said (…)

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou Words not backed by emotions are as futile as a monkey’s fat. People often forget that man is not just a social, but also an emotional being. If mere words could convey everything, speech would have been Read more…

Jamie Paolinetti on why limitations live only in our minds

Quote #192 | Jamie Paolinetti | Limitations live only in our minds.

Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imagination, our possibilities become limitless. Jamie Paolinetti We are what we think. We become what we think. So much has been said and written about the power of positive thinking and visualization, to the point that these ideas have become somewhat clichéd. However, it Read more…

Chanakya on how the fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind, but the goodness of a person spreads in all directions

Quote #191 | Chanakya | The fragrance of flowers spreads (…)

The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions. Chanakya A flower’s fragrance is not much good on its own; it depends on the wind to carry it. Even so, it only spreads in the direction of the wind. Those untouched by Read more…

Andy Warhol on how people always blame time for changing things, but one actually needs to change them on their own

Quote #190 | Andy Warhol | They always say time changes things (…)

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. Andy Warhol Time is unarguably one of the biggest healers around. It is known to heal both physical and emotional scars. That said, time is also a terribly slow healer; it takes time time to erase or alleviate the pain, or Read more…

Veer Savarkar on how calmness in preparation but boldness in execution should be the watchword during the times of crisis

Quote #189 | Veer Savarkar | Calmness in preparation (…)

Calmness in preparation but boldness in execution, this should be the watchword during the moments of crisis. Veer Savarkar Difficulties have the potential to bring out both the best and the worst in men. Men with a strong character and steely resolve turn turn disaster into opportunities to learn, improve and rebuild. On the other Read more…

Sun Tzu on why you should let your plans be dark and as impenetrable as night

Quote #188 | Sun Tzu | Let your plans be dark (…)

Let your plans be dark and as impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. Sun Tzu If our dreams are our intended destination, then our actions are the pathway to get there. However, there is another aspect to the realization of our goals: our plans, which are more or less the Read more…

Napoleon Bonaparte on why you should never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake

Quote #184 | Napoleon Bonaparte | Never interrupt your enemy when (…)

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake. Napoleon Bonaparte War is like a game of chess – it not only teaches one to think their moves over, but also to anticipate and wait patiently for their opponent’s upcoming moves. It teaches us that war is not always about constantly doing something; sometimes Read more…

John C. Maxwell on why dreams don't work unless you do

Quote #182 | John C. Maxwell | Dreams don’t work unless you do.

Dreams don’t work unless you do. John C. Maxwell Goals and aspirations are what set humans apart from other living beings. They give us a reason to live, to keep working hard, and to move forward in our lives. However, contrary to popular opinion, choosing what you want to make of your life is only Read more…

Chanakya on why a person should not be too honest

Quote #180 | Chanakya | A person should not be too honest.

A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first. Chanakya Being honest is a desirable trait. There is no doubt about that. However, it is one virtue that must be put into practice with a hint of diplomacy.