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“I'm sorry. I didn't know you were coming or I'd have cleaned up a little more. My life, I mean, not just the apartment.”
― Audrey Niffenegger, The Time Traveler's Wife

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”
― Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad / Roughing It

“I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“Who can free himself from achievement
And from fame, descend and be lost
Amid the masses of men?
He will flow like Tao, unseen,
He will go about like Life itself
With no name and no home.
Simple is he, without distinction.
To all appearances he is a fool.
His steps leave no trace. He has no power.
He achieves nothing, has no reputation.
Since he judges no one
No one judges him.
Such is the perfect man:
His boat is empty.”
― Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu

“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.”
― Napoleon Bonaparte

“The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.”
― Napoleon Bonaparte

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”
― Napoleon Bonaparte

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders.”
― Lao Tzu

“We seldom realize, for example that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society.”
― Alan Watts

“நீ வெற்றிகக்காக போராடும்போது வீண்முயற்ச்சி என்று சொல்லபவர்கள்,நீ வெற்றி பெற்றபின் விடாமுயற்சி என்பார்கள்”
― Kannadasan

“What do I feel deeply inspired by?” and “What am I particularly talented at?” and “What meets a significant need in the world?”
― Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

“leaders realize that they should not try to do everything themselves, and instead they should look to others to fill the gaps, providing a shortcut to success. They are aware of when they need support and they are not afraid to ask for it.”
― Alison Price, A Practical Guide to Leadership: Be Inspired by Great Leaders

“கபிலர்: "அச்சம் இல்லை என்று சொல்ல நான் பொய்யன் அல்ல. ஆனால், அஞ்சமாட்டேன் எனச் சொல்ல பொய் தேவையில்லை."

பாரி: "அதுதான் புலவன். சொல் சுடும்போது சொல்லைச் சுடுவான் என்று சொல்லக் கேட்டுள்ளேன். இன்றுதான் சொல்லிக் கேட்கிறேன்.”
― Su. Venkatesan, வீரயுக நாயகன் வேள்பாரி, முதல் தொகுதி

“உங்களுக்குத் தேவையானதையும் அவர்களுக்குத் தேவையானதையும் பரிமாற்றிக் கொள்கிறோம். பகிர்ந்து உண்பதும் பரிமாறி வாழ்வதும் இயற்கை நமக்கு கற்றுக்கொடுத்தவை.”
― Su. Venkatesan, வீரயுக நாயகன் வேள்பாரி, முதல் தொகுதி

“wealth brings happiness’ philosophy: Money is not the guilty party in all of this. Monetary means can in fact be valuable – and many wealthy people are happy and valued contributors to society’s wellbeing. The problem arises when money is viewed and pursued as a stand-in for true happiness.”
― Kevin Horsley, The Happy Mind: A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today

“People who believe happiness comes ‘from the world’ often also falsely believe it originates from status. We may argue that it is related to the fascination with wealth, and sometimes it is. However, in essence it is about power, or an elevated position, in whatever form – whether related to riches or not. It is about enjoying a standing of relative authority – albeit only in appearance or title.”
― Kevin Horsley, The Happy Mind: A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today

“Guard over your thinking, for it becomes actions. Your actions slowly turn into habits. Over time, your habits shape your character. And in the end, your character becomes your destiny. If you want to change your destiny, change your thinking.”
― Kevin Horsley, The Happy Mind: A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today

“Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.” — Benjamin Disraeli”
― Kevin Horsley, The Happy Mind: A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today

“For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.”
― Kevin Horsley, The Happy Mind: A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today

“You will never change your life until you change things you do daily.” — Mike Murdock”
― Kevin Horsley, The Happy Mind: A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today

“Silence is a source of Great Strength.”
― Lao Tzu

“We all need to start demonstrating leadership, Blake, regardless of our titles. It’s no longer an excuse to say you don’t have a high rank so you don’t need to take ownership for the results of the organization. To succeed, everyone now must see themselves as part of the leadership team. You just don’t need formal authority to lead anymore—only a desire to be involved and the commitment to making a positive difference.”
― Robin S. Sharma, The Leader Who Had No Title

“leadership isn’t just for CEOs, military generals, and people who govern nations. Leadership is for everyone. And in this period of dazzling change in business and society, it really is the single most important discipline required to win.”
― Robin S. Sharma, The Leader Who Had No Title

“Long is the night to him who is awake; long is a mile to him who is tired; long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law.”
― Siddhārtha Gautama

“the conscious mind is the slave for the unconscious mind, with the unconscious mind making the decisions and controlling. However, the unconscious mind is also influenced regularly by external features and instances.”
― Benedict Goleman, DARK PSYCHOLOGY 10 BOOKS IN 1: Introducing Psychology,How To Analyze People, Manipulation,Dark Psychology Secrets,Emotional Intelligence & Cognitive Behavioral ... Control 2.0,Subliminal Influence)