Category: Inspirational quotes

Inspirational quotes

Mencius – human nature

“Human nature is disposed to do good, just as water flows downward. There is no man that does not show this tendency to goodness.” ~Mencius

Truth Quotations

“Abandon the false and you are free of pain; truth makes happy, truth liberates.” ~Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj “If you want the truth, I’ll tell you …

Sr. Mary Rose McGeady – joy

“There is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life.” ~Sr. Mary Rose McGeady

Susan Cain – culture

“In our culture, snails are not considered valiant animals — we are constantly exhorting people to “come out of their shells” — but there’s a …

Luigi Pirandello – dream

“In bed my real love has always been the sleep that rescued me by allowing me to dream.” ~Luigi Pirandello

Anon – live, laugh and love

“As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn’t supposed to ever let us down, probably will. You’ll have your heart …

Edward Young -quote

“Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.” ~Edward Young

Jim – perceptions

“True communication isn’t possible. Humans have their own perceptions of reality where they feel they connect with others. It’s only the lack of real communication …

Harold Rheingold – communication

“People who use computers to communicate, form friendships that sometimes form the basis of communities, but you have to be careful to not mistake the …

Charles de Lint Quotes

“I want to touch the heart of the world and make it smile.” ~Charles de Lint “Life is like art. You have to work hard …

Nishi De Silva – precious life

“Emptiness is the only thing one will understand in one’s precious era of life, which depends upon his level of mentality…If he finds out it …

Edward F. Halifax – merit

 5 October 2009 Waikatu River Taupo, New Zealand “True merit is like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes.” ~Edward F. …

Buzz Aldrin – heartbeats

“I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.” ~Buzz Aldrin

John Hersey – literature

“Imaginative literature comes closer than other to being able to give an impression of truth.” ~John Hersey

William Ellery Channing – symphony

“To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury; and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable; and wealthy, not …

Pierre Teilhard de Chardi – history

“The day will come when, after harnessing space, the winds, the tides and gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And on …

~Dawna Markova – fruit

“I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to …

Lawrence Block – serendipity

“Serendipity. Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you’ve found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were …

Jack London – man

“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled …

Elias Canetti – true

“Someone who always has to lie discovers that every one of his lies is true.” ~Elias Canetti

Thought for Today – I am Love

“We seek it here, we seek it there, we look for love everywhere! We expect it to come to us, usually through another person. All …