Aparna Menon > Aparna's Quotes

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
― Aristotle

“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.”
― William Shakespeare, As You Like It

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
― Socrates

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”
― Confucious

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
― Oprah Winfrey

“The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good, and how he treats people who can't fight back.”
― Abigail Van Buren

“Time is a game played beautifully by children.”
― Heraclitus, Fragments

“Wisdom is having things right in your life
and knowing why.”
― William Stafford

“How prone to doubt, how cautious are the wise!”
― Homer

“Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens”
― Jimi Hendrix

“God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.”
― Elbert Hubbard

“The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.”
― George Orwell, In Front of Your Nose: 1945-1950

“The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.”
― William James

“Sanity calms, but madness is more interesting.”
― John Russell

“There are no ordinary moments.”
― Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

“Life doesn't make any sense, and we all pretend it does. Comedy's job is to point out that it doesn't make sense, and that it doesn't make much difference anyway.”
― Eric Idle

“If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner.”
― Tallulah Bankhead

“The journey is what brings us happiness not the destination.”
― Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

“Anger exceeding limits causes fear and excessive kindness eliminates respect.”
― Euripides

“When you assume you make a you-know-what out of U and me. Yep, so let's stop assuming so much. We are often quick to explain details to strangers, who we understand might not be reading our minds, but we often assume that those people closest to us, those who share our household such as spouses, children parents and siblings, can read our minds. And we get upset with them when they don't go figure.

I wonder how many angry words are directed not at an action or inaction as would at first appear, but simply at the fact that somebody did not read our minds.

So let's give those people we care most about the benefit of the doubt and do a little less assuming and a little more explaining.”
― David Leonhardt

“It don't do you no nevermind to tell nobody nothing.”
― Thomas McGuane

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought.”
― Matsuo Bashō

“The path to success is to take massive, determined action.”
― Anthony Robbins

“Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.”
― Tony Robbins

“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
― Anthony Robbins

“In life, you need either inspiration or desperation.”
― Anthony Robbins

“We've all heard about people who've exploded beyond the limitations of their conditions to become examples of the unlimited power of the human spirit.
You and I can make our lives one of these legendary inspirations, as well, simply by having courage and the awareness that we can control whatever happens in our lives. Although we cannot always control the events in our lives, we can always control our response to them, and the actions we take as a result.
If there's anything you're not happy about--in your relationships, in your health, in your career--make a decision right now about how you're going to change it immediately.”
― Anthony Robbins

“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. ”
― Anthony Robbins

“Success is buried on the other side of rejection.”
― Tony Robbins

“Nothing tastes as good as looking good feels.”
― Tony Robbins