A Random Collection of Quotes We Like. Some Thoughtful, Some Funny, Some Both.
Happy Halloween, Everyone. Interesting what an event, what a phenomena Halloween has become, more so for adults it would seem than for children. Maybe we will talk about that, and holidays in general, soon. In the meantime:
Every so often I like to offer up a few samples from my ever-growing collection of quotes that resonate. I hope you enjoy them and as before, would be delighted for you to share one or two of your own with us all. Enjoy 10 for today!
And if you have not early voted yet, get out there and make your voice heard. THEN come home and enjoy these quotes.
It’s hard to listen while you are preaching.– U2
Whoever is winning at the moment will always seem to be invincible. – George Orwell
You can’t learn from your mistakes if you insist you never made any.– Not sure who said this, but surely it was not Donald Trump.
You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.-Jessica Mitford, author, journalist, civil rights activist.
Those who believe without reason cannot be convinced by reason.-James Randi, magician and skeptic
…her journey of reaching past the head + through the heart to find connection and understanding of self.– Description of a local photographer in my home town newspaper
In an age of constant distraction, nothing is so pleasant as paying attention. In an age of constant movement, nothing is so important as being still.— TED Radio Hour
There is always time. Time is priorities.— Business Consultant Etienne Garbugli
Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games. – Babe Ruth (this apparently was news recently for the LA Dodgers…)
I learned long ago never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it. – George Bernard Shaw
Bill Clontz
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Our fears are like dragons guarding our most precious treasures.
Why Can’t I comment if I don’t have a website?
Susan, you surely can (and did!) comment, whether you have a website or not! The comment form
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Like your dragon quote. Good thought.
No good deed goes unpunished. Many are attributed to this quote which initially was told to me by an attorney. It was a much needed wake up call.
Happiness is someone to love, something to do and something to look forward to.