‘Quotes’

We’ve learned that mistakes are great teachers. But, in case you needed some more convincing, how about 200 “second” opinions on the subject?
200 QUOTES ABOUT MISTAKES
1. A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
- Douglas Adams
2. Creativity is allowing […]

We all have families. It’s one of the few things that all people have in common—no matter what our race, ethnicity, religion, gender, etc.
Then, we all grow up to have families of our own in one form or another. For some of us, our pets are our family members, too. […]

“Dreams” can mean those strange visions that visit us while we sleep that most people forget by the time they wake up. Or, they can mean our hopes, wishes, desires, or goals, often with the implication that obtaining these dreams are difficult, if not impossible, for most people.
Most of the quotes below refer to […]

With Labor Day just behind us, are you thinking, “Yikes! No more holidays till Thanksgiving; and that’s almost three months away! Don’t know how I’m going to make it that long. I wonder if I have any sick days left?”
Or, are you glad to get back to work, eager to […]

Everyone has dreamt, at one time or another, of being their own boss: come and go as you please; never have to call in sick or make excuses for being late or leaving early; sure, we’d work hard but on our own terms!
It’s attractive. So, what stops us?
The only […]

One of the few ways left to make a lot of money without investing a lot of money is to write a book or a screenplay that sells. Of course, these projects take a lot of time and effort, but the payoffs can be huge.
Just look at J.K. Rowling, famous for being […]

To talk about existence is to talk about the mysteries of life itself.
Who are we? What are we? How did we get here? What are we supposed to do with ourselves now that we are here? What happens to us when we are no longer here, if anything? […]

Time for another break from the “All About You!” for some Hero Quotes.
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[For “200 Poor Quotes,” click here.]
We’ve looked at 200 Poor Quotes. Now, for just as many Rich Quotes!
Dare to be open-minded enough not to reject any of them out of hand. Consider each of them and whether there is anything you can take away from them—even if you ultimately disagree with […]

After our recent exploration of Class, Culture, and Income (and how those factors may have influenced our pasts and our present thoughts/beliefs/ dreams—and, most likely, will also affect our futures as well), it’s time to take another break from our series.
Today, I present the Poor Quotes. Next time, I’ll provide the Rich […]