‘Tis not what man does which exalts him, but what man Would do! -Browning, Robert
‘Tis not what man does which exalts him, but what man Would do! -Browning, Robert
Year: 2012
Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. -Fromm, Erich
Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. -Fromm, Erich
Ambition is the last refuge of failure. -Wilde, Oscar
Ambition is the last refuge of failure. -Wilde, Oscar
No one can build his security upon the nobleness of another person. -Cather, Willa
No one can build his security upon the nobleness of another person. -Cather, Willa
Albert Einstein – country
South Australia 1 October 2010 “I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” …
Jakushitsu – awakening
“Rather than spend aeons without an awakening, have no second thoughts.” ~Jakushitsu
William Osler – faith
“Nothing in life is more wonderful than faith – the one great moving force which we can neither weigh in the balance nor test in …
Thought for Today – Mindful Moments
“Most of us are of sound mind, but many of us have trouble maintaining a note of harmony and peace. Most of us know how …
Emanouhl – feeling tall
“Sometimes I feel very tall even though in reality, I am quite small.” ~Emanouhl
Charles Ives – inspiration
“Every great inspiration is but an experiment.” ~Charles Ives
Mark Van Doren – wit
“Wit is the only wall between us and the dark.” ~Mark Van Doren
John Kord Lagemann – ally
“Intuition isn’t the enemy, but the ally, of reason.” ~John Kord Lagemann
Thought for Today – Respect The Unique Role
“Respect is to recognise and appreciate the unique role of everyone. When I find myself having negative thoughts toward anyone, I need to look at …
Bücher sind Bienen, die lebenzeugenden Blütenstaub von einem Geist zum andern tragen.
Bücher sind Bienen, die lebenzeugenden Blütenstaub von einem Geist zum andern tragen.
nonsense
Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgive the nonsense of those who think they can talk sense. – Frost, Robert
Manche Männer bemühen sich lebenslang, das
Manche Männer bemühen sich lebenslang, das Wesen einer Frau zu verstehen. Andere befassen sich mit weniger schwierigen Dingen, zum Beispiel der Relativitätstheorie. (Albert Einstein)
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne – 23/4/2012
Los libros son el mejor viático que he encontrado para este humano viaje. Frases de Michel Eyquem de Montaigne – 23/4/2012
Der Mann steht im Mittelpunkt und somit auch im Wege. ~~~ Pablo Neruda
Der Mann steht im Mittelpunkt und somit auch im Wege. Pablo Neruda
Know what you want. Become your real self. -Fink, David Harold
Know what you want. Become your real self. -Fink, David Harold
You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do. -Ford, Henry
You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do. -Ford, Henry
Arkansas Patti – badge of age
“As acne and insecurity are badges of youth, pain apparently is the badge of age for some. I will learn to wear it proudly since …
"The caterpillar does all the work but the butterfly gets all the publicity" – George Carlin
“The caterpillar does all the work but the butterfly gets all the publicity” – George Carlin
Knowledge is knowing that we cannot know. -Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Knowledge is knowing that we cannot know. -Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Aaron Copland – music
“To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.” ~Aaron Copland
Quotes on Giving
“Kindness in words creates confidence,Kindness in thinking creates profioundness,Kindness in giving creates love.” ~Lao Tzu “For it is in giving that we receive.” ~St Francis …
Daisaku Ikeda – winning
“The determination to win is the better part of winning.” ~Daisaku Ikeda
Harriet Beecher Stowe – place and time
“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, …
James Whitcomb Riley – persistence
“The most essential factor is persistence – the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably …
Claude M. Bristol – sweeping obstacles
“It’s the constant and determined effort that breaks down all resistance, sweeps away all obstacles.” ~Claude M. Bristol
Ani Difranco – open-ended
“My idea of feminism is self-determination, and it’s very open-ended: every woman has the right to become herself, and do whatever she needs to do.” …
Harry S. Truman – taper off
“Start slow and taper off.” Harry S. Truman on Advice / experience / wisdom
Thought for Today – Think In A New Way
“Your thoughts guide you to your destiny. If you always think the same you will always get to the same place. Think in a new …
Pat Riley – beyond winning
“A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning.” ~Pat Riley on Winning
Reinhold Niebuhr – wisdom
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know …
Der Inhalt der Physik geht die Physiker an, die Auswirkung alle Menschen. ~~~ Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Der Inhalt der Physik geht die Physiker an, die Auswirkung alle Menschen. Friedrich Dürrenmatt
There is no one giant step that does it. It’s a lot of little steps. -Cohen, Peter A.
There is no one giant step that does it. It’s a lot of little steps. -Cohen, Peter A.
Die Menschen sind mit ihrem Gewissen gerne passiv.
Die Menschen sind mit ihrem Gewissen gerne passiv.
T. Hesburgh
Het belangrijkste wat een vader voor zijn kinderen kan doen, is hun moeder liefhebben. T. Hesburgh citaat
Abraham Lincoln – 22/4/2012
Hagas lo que hagas, haz lo bien. Frases de Abraham Lincoln – 22/4/2012
Private reproof is the best grave for private faults. -Proverb
Private reproof is the best grave for private faults. -Proverb