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Friendship is Waiting 2007-11-03 11:25:00 "Friendship
is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? Thought I was the only one.'" -C.S. Lewis, Irish Author and Scholar, C.S. Lewis books//
People have more things in common than we like to think. Perhaps it's because we want to feel special and unique, especially in our misery. Whoa is me! I'm all alone. No, you're not! As Lewis says, you may think that you're the only one, but there are others that cross your path every week that can identify with both good and bad things that you are experiencing or feeling. These people are potential new friends, or at least friendly acquaintances that can brighten your day or give you a little boost. I guess the key is...
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Confucius says To Change the World First Get Your Heart Right 2007-11-12 09:15:00 "To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right." -Confucius
, Ancient Chinese Philosopher, Confucius books//
Confucius says that putting our world in "order" begins with putting ourselves in "order" first. By understanding how to live our own lives in a positive and productive manner, it creates the opportunity for good things to happen around us. If everyone is working to better understand and improve themselves, then those behaviors become contagious to family members and friends. Before you...
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Be A Good Team Member 2007-11-11 10:14:00 "If you don't make a total commitment to whatever you're doing, then you start looking to bail out the first time the boat starts leaking. It's tough enough getting that boat to shore with everybody rowing, let alone when a guy stands up and starts putting his jacket on." -Lou Holtz, Author, Motivational Speaker and Former NCAA and NFL Football Coach, Lou Holtz books//
Teamwork requires commitment. How many times have you worked on a project with no teamwork? Sometimes it happens due to lack of leadership. Other times it's simply because selfishness, fear or egos get in the way. Most teams tend to start out strong, but as soon as a problem comes up, people start to bail, as Holtz...
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Live a Little More Today 2007-11-10 09:07:00 "Every moment of one's existence one is growing into more or retreating into less. One is always living a little more or dying a little bit." -Norman Mailer, American Writer and Film Director, Norman Mailer books//
We live in a state of perpetual motion. Every moment, as Mailer says, our life experiences push us forward or pull us back. We learn and grow, or we resist and regress. Mailer spent his life writing about those things that pushed and pulled artists, politicians, soldiers and himself. He shared his views with vulnerability, and he spoke his mind with courage. All of us can identify with, and recognize, the highs and lows of life but, according to Mailer, that is only the...
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The Hard Work of Genius 2007-11-09 09:28:00 "All the genius I have lies in this; when I have a subject in hand, I study it profoundly. Day and night it is before me. My mind becomes pervaded with it. Then the effort that I have made is what people are pleased to call the fruit of genius. It is the fruit of labor and thought." -Alexander Hamilton, American Founding Father and first Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton books//
A strong work ethic combined with the ability to focus, and exhibit leadership courage, can make people of average intelligence appear to be geniuses. Hamilton was probably being a bit modest, considering the level of accomplishments he achieved in his life. It takes more than a modicum of intelligence to...
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Money is NOT the Root of all Evil 2007-11-08 09:16:00 "Capital as such is not evil; it is its wrong use that is evil. Capital in some form or other will always be needed." -Mahatma Gandhi, Political Activist and Spiritual Leader from India, Mahatma Gandhi books//
Money
is not a bad thing. In fact, I would wager that the majority of people would not complain if they had more of it. Frustration for most arises because it seems like people with money do not spend it wisely. Whether its a thousand dollar handbag or a million dollar "Sweet Sixteen" party, the wealthy find new and excessive ways to blow cash every day. While they see frivolous expenses as only a small fraction of their net worth, the rest of us see a year's college tuition spent on...
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The Truth Will Never Change 2007-11-16 10:03:00 "Truth
is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at the touch, nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr, Former American Supreme Court Jurist, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr books//
People say they want you to tell them the truth, but I've found that whenever someone makes this assertion it is rarely a "true" statement. They really want you to agree with them, whatever their opinion, action, desire or misconception may be at the time. Most think that the truth is something that, when beaten and tenderized like a piece of meat, will flatten and conform to their want or will; however, as Holmes alludes, you can kick...
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The World Needs a New John Lennon 2007-11-15 10:12:00 "Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will live as one." -John Lennon
, Legendary Rock Star, Lead Singer of The Beatles and Activist, John Lennon books, CDs, DVDs//
These timeless lyrics from the song Imagine are as true today as when Lennon first sang them in 1971. It seems like the entire world is bogged down - waist deep in the muck of war, hatred and envy. The "dreamers," as Lennon called himself, are silenced or ignored, as the naysayers have dominated the global arena with a rhetoric of fear. Instead of looking for ways to unite the people of our world, leaders are overly focused...
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Give Thanks for the Teachers 2007-11-14 11:57:00 "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." -Henry Brooks Adams, American Writer, Historian and Academic, Henry Brooks Adams books//
Great teachers help to shape the character of young people throughout their entire lives. In today's society, with the popularity of adult ongoing education programs, teachers also have the ability to help influence older generations to think differently about the world. Education is an empowering objective for anyone to undertake, and those who endeavor to cultivate in this field are truly blessed to plant the seeds of knowledge on a daily basis. Younger students' minds are likely freshly turned earth, rich in nutrients and...
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The Wrath of Children 2007-11-13 13:08:00 "If you've never been hated by your child, then you've never been a parent." -Bette Davis, Academy Award-winning American Actress, Bette Davis books, DVDs//
Parents have to make tough choices for their children to ensure that they remain safe and on the right path. This starts at a very young age, and it only gets harder as they get older. Babies are easy - they just want to eat, poop and share their love. Toddlers are a little more difficult because they start to understand when you take privileges away from them or tell them "NO!" Younger kids seem to get a little easier again because they know that you will reward them for good behavior. Then, teenagers go back to acting like big...
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The Quality of Political Leaders 2007-11-13 11:49:00 "If men of wisdom and knowledge, of moderation and temperance, of patience, fortitude and perseverance, of sobriety and true republican simplicity of manners, of zeal for the honour of the Supreme Being and the welfare of the commonwealth; if men possessed of these other excellent qualities are chosen to fill the seats of government, we may expect that our affairs will rest on a solid and permanent foundation." -Samuel Adams, Statesman, Philosopher, Brewer and Founding Father of the United States, Samuel Adams books//
Wisdom, temperance, patience and fortitude - do these sound like accurate descriptors of our current political leaders in the United States? At the national level, there...
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Be Thankful - Fuel My Blog - Blog of the Day! 2007-11-12 15:14:00 "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." -Cicero, Ancient Roman Statesman and Philosopher, Cicero books//
Thanks to everyone for helping make Thoughts on Quotes the "Blog of the Day" on Fuel My Blog! I sincerely appreciate your votes, comments and connections!
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Give Thanks - Share the World 2007-11-21 09:51:00 "Stand up, on this Thanks
giving Day, stand upon your feet. Believe in man. Soberly and with clear eyes, believe in your own time and place. There is not, and there never has been a better time, or a better place to live in." -Phillips Brooks, 19th Century U.S. Clergyman and Author,Phillips Brooks books//
Celebrate the world in which you live this Thanksgiving Day! We are all blessed to live in a country that memorializes a day to give thanks. I'm thankful to be an American, and I'm also thankful to live in a world that celebrates humanity and achievement. As Brooks said, even though he was referring to the late-19th Century, there is not a better time or place to be alive! On this day, I...
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You Are a History Maker 2007-11-20 10:55:00 "Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation." -Robert F. Kennedy, Former United States Senator and Attorney General, Robert Kennedy books//
You are making history every day of your life. Your actions, or lack thereof, are part of the vast network of actions occurring across our nation (and the world) by the members of your generation - X, Y, Z, Boomer or Millennial. The world may not remember your name, but it will characterize and categorize your generations' mark on history. Some scholars say that there is no history, only biography. If...
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Freedom Survives Through Our Children 2007-11-19 09:11:00 "Children
should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom." -John Adams, Second President of the United States and Founding Father, John Adams books//
Freedom
is a precious thing that must be understood in order to be preserved. America was founded on the principles of freedom, as Adams suggests, yet it does not mean that we are free to do whatever we please. Democratic values dictate that people are free to do things that do not impinge upon the rights and freedoms of others. In the United States, for example, you are free to speak your mind and state your views, but you are not free to slander or libel the good name of others. You are free to worship as you please, but...
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Just Be Yourself 2007-11-19 14:52:00 "I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." -Bill Cosby, American Actor and Comedian, Bill Cosby books, CDs, DVDs//
I was taught to always say 'please' and 'thank you,' but I was never encouraged to please everybody. Instead, I was told to simply be myself. Some people like me and appreciate my strengths. Some hate my guts and think I'm good for nothing. Others don't give me the time of day, even if I'm doing something exclusively for their benefit. No matter what people think of me, I can't change who I am, and I usually don't even bother to try. I believe in being polite and 'treating others as I would have them treat me,' but I don't...
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The Common Sense Pill 2007-11-17 09:57:00 "Common
sense ain't common." -Will Rogers, American Cowboy and Actor, Will Rogers books//
Life would be a whole lot simpler if there was some sort of "common sense" pill that could be taken like a daily vitamin or energy drink. Politics, relationships and education are the fertile grounds for complexity to grow. The saying 'It would take an act of Congress' to achieve something came about for a reason - Congress is good at drawing things out, adding layers and feeding bureaucracy. In relationships, the saying 'making a mountain out of a mole hill' is particularly true, as most people are terrible listeners and don't recognize opportunities to end arguments and seek simple resolutions at...
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You Deserve to be Happy at Work 2007-11-27 09:22:00 "The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." -Pearl S. Buck, 20th Century American Writer, Pearl S. Buck books//
People enjoy things that they are good at doing. Everyone has natural skills or talents waiting to be discovered, but it's difficult to find a way to employ those God-given abilities in the workplace. As a result, most people end up choosing hobbies that they love and jobs that they hate. "Joy in work," as Buck says, is found through the ability to achieve excellence, but how can you achieve that if your job isn't satisfying or compatible with your strengths? The fact is you can't. Bob Moawad said, "Fake it...
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Who Wants to Make Some Money? 2007-11-26 08:50:00 "Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort." -Franklin Delano Roosevelt, former President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt books//
Money
. Money. Money. Money. (Pause - sound effect). Money! Money isn't everything, but it sure is nice to have. I agree with Roosevelt's theory that a greater happiness does come from achievement and creating something new, but it sure would be nice to make money while you're doing those things! Anyone who says they want to be successful and poor is kidding themselves. I respect Roosevelt tremendously as a President and leader, but he had money, so it's easy for him to...
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Foliage, Family and Football 2007-11-25 09:38:00 "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." -Albert Camus, 20th Century French Author and Philosopher, Albert Camus books//
Foliage
, family and football make fall an enriching time of year. As the leaves turn vibrant and the air becomes crisp, and the crackle of the fire and smell of seasoned wood, and the sounds of children playing in the piles of leaves, it is a season of both change and nostalgia. As Camus says, "every leaf is a flower" - a gift from nature before going dormant for the winter. Fall is a time for families to connect, break bread and give thanks, for veterans, liberty and freedom to live in peace. Fall is a family season, in which portraits are taken amidst a...
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Elvis says, "Be Yourself, Uh, huh" 2007-11-24 08:18:00 "The image is one thing and the human being is another...it's very hard to live up to an image." -Elvis
Presley, American Music Icon, Elvis Presley books, DVDs, CDs//
President. Manager. Secretary. Wife. Artist. Rock Star. Leader. Each of these words or titles produce distinct images in a person's mind. When they're attached to a specific person in your life, that individual becomes a combination of who they truly are and who you perceive them to be in their role. We each have images of who we are as well. Some learn to create an image based on reality and their true character and personality; however, most attempt to 'change' who they really are to try and become that thing in their mind...
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Never Stop Trying 2007-11-23 09:14:00 "When I was young, I observed that nine out of ten things I did were failures. So I did ten times more work." -George Bernard Shaw, Renowned Irish Author, George Bernard Shaw books//
Success is a numbers game - the more you do, the more you succeed. Failure, as Shaw points out, is a common outcome, and it's unfortunate when young people are not encouraged to overcome challenges in their lives. The key to success is learning from experiences - good and bad - without giving up. Trial and error is an effective strategy, whereas trial and quiting only produces one result. Disciplining yourself to be persistent is necessary to achieving your goals, and it helps to maintain a positive outlook...
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What to Say and How to Say It Online 2007-12-03 10:56:00 "The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between human beings, and in the end the communicator will be confronted with the old problem, of what to say and how to say it." -Edward R. Murrow, American Journalist, Edward R. Murrow books//
There is tremendous value in the immediacy of e-mail, online forums, chat rooms and message boards, but as Morrow suggests, these computerized ways of communication may increase the speed of expression but they do not solve the age-old issue of 'what to say and how to say it.' In fact, it is my observation that online methods of 'talking' are great for transmission of information but terrible for the art of...
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See More Than You Want to See 2007-12-01 09:49:00 "What we see depends mainly on what we look for." -John Lubbock, 19th Century English Banker, Politician and Naturalist, John Lubbock books//
People see what they want to see. All too often, they gather small bits of information floating around in the gossip chain, rumor mill or Internet that support their already predetermined opinions about a particular subject, idea or person. There is so much information available nowadays that individuals can fill buckets full of justifications for whatever they want. As a result, the inclination to look at things differently is drastically diminished. Perception is much stronger than reality in the world today, although I imagine that it has been a...
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Carnival of Quotes, December 2007 2007-11-30 09:02:00 Welcome to the December
1, 2007 edition of carnival of quotes.
al leong presents The Sealed Book posted at Daily Oil Blog.
Tim King presents The Value of a Skillful Writer posted at Be The Story, saying, "As we face the Writers Guild of America strike, some of us ask whether writers are really worth the trouble."
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Pondering Condi posted at Mad Kane's Political Madness.
Doris Chua presents Sunday Quote of the Day--Pursue Excellence posted at A Meeting Place for All Home Office Women.
Albert Decker presents Trees vs Fences posted at Resonant Enigma.
gamy presents Mind Think Success posted at Mind Think Success, saying, “Whatever we plant in our...
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Everyone Deserves a Disney Momemt in Life 2007-11-29 09:40:00 "If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse." -Walt Disney
, Founder of the Disney Empire, Walt Disney books, DVDs, CDs//
Dreams are powerful things. They can motivate you to do more and be more than you ever imagined, and it's incredibly exciting when they sweep you up and take you on that wild ride from imagination to reality. Walt Disney's films and attractions are super examples of how big dreams can become for anyone who dares to pursue them with passion and vigilance. If you've never made a trip to Disney World or Disneyland, it's definitely worth the expense to go. Not only does it bring out youthful exuberance,...
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Tell Someone What They Do Right Today 2007-11-28 10:45:00 "There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, that it behooves all of us not to talk about the rest of us." -Robert Louis Stevenson, 19th Century Scottish Novelist, Poet and Travel Writer, Robert Louis Stevenson books//
Human nature is intrinsically filled with a tangled web of both good and bad intentions. We are all selfish, yet most would gladly lend you a helping hand when in need. We are all arrogant, yet most would be willing to admit they were wrong about something to avoid confrontation. We are all apathetic, yet most will jump into action when a threat to friends or family is perceived. We are all lazy, yet most are willing to work ten hours a day...
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Judgment is a Two-Way Street 2007-12-10 10:47:00 "We are all inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts." -Harold Nicolson, 20th Century British Author and Politician, Harold Nicolson books//
Judgment
of others is a habitual, and natural, occurrence, especially among those who feel strongly about specific lifestyles, issues and philosophies. As Nicolson states, we tend to "judge ourselves by our ideals," and as such, the act of judgment becomes a righteous endeavor to correct the errors of others and encourage conformity to our own way of thinking. Religious zealots condemn people for sinning against God and man, according to their interpretation of holy laws; political pundits criticize and blame elected officials...
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Free Yourself to Give Today 2007-12-08 10:13:00 "There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life - happiness, freedom, and peace of mind - are always attained by giving them to someone else." -Peyton Conway March, Former WWI U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Peyton Conway March books//
The best things in life are free - free to give, that is. It doesn't cost you anything to give friendship, courtesy, praise, compliments, kindness or a smile, yet the receiver of your generosity gains happiness from being treated with respect and dignity. Whenever you are feeling down or saddened, it helps to give to others what you feel that you are lacking in your life. You'll be surprised - your actions will be...
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Living a Courageous Life 2007-12-07 09:39:00 "One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest." -Maya Angelou, American Poet, Actress and Civil Rights Leader, Maya Angelou books//
Everyone has the potential to be courageous. Some learn how to make courage an habitual behavior, taking risks on a daily basis and, seemingly, living a daring life without fear. Others might call this constant risk-taking stupidity more than courage, but facing down fear is usually ascribed to courage. What does it really mean, though, to live a courageous life? And, how do we recognize courage in ourselves?...
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