Quotable quotes from fellow bloggers

 
Quotes are a great way to convey a point. I’ve used them in previous posts, I’ve noticed many other people do too. The fact is, they can be inspiring! Though provoking. Challenging. And sometimes a little strange!

At the risk of over-quoting, here’s a few quotes I’ve come across lately courtesy of some fellow bloggers:

From BillionareWoman:

“The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart.”
- St. Jerome

From BloggerNewbie:

“The beginning is always today.”
- Mary Wollstonecraft

From Jungle of Life:

“Never underestimate the importance of having fun. I’m dying and I’m having fun. And I’m going to keep having fun every day, because there’s no other way to play it.”
- Randy Pausch


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How much value do we put in quotes from other people? Does it make any difference if we know the author? Personally I find that if I can get something out of a quote, or it makes me think, then I really don’t mind who the author is or how credible they are! In other words, it’s the quality of the content that counts.

From A Day to Share:

“How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.”
-Marcus Aurelius

From Writer Dad:

“He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.”
- Clarence Budington Kelland

From Principles for Peace:

“The more you believe in something, the more you will experience it. For instance, if you think people are generally evil and the kind who will take advantage of you, well, then you will experience that! If you believe the world is mostly made up of good, honorable people, then that’s what you’ll have in your life. It’s an energy thing – like attracts like.”
- Stephen Hopson


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Do quotes ever make a difference in your life? I’ve used great quotes before as wallpaper on my computer, or notes on my mobile phone so that I can re-read them and try to apply them to my life. Some people put quotes they’d like to live by up on a mirror, or in their closet for maximum exposure.

From Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online:

“You say, ‘If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.’ You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled.”
– Charles Haddon Spurgeon

From Simple Sapien:

“I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don’t do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.”
- Michael Jordan

From SidSavara:

“Almost everyone believes that getting what you want makes you feel good about yourself and your life. Common wisdom…says that if we reach our goals, our self esteem and satisfaction with life should consequently rise… However, people who are wildly successful in their attempts to attain money and status often remain unfulfilled once they have reached their goal.”
-Tim Kasser


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Are we more likely to take note of quotes that fall into a particular category, like life truths or challenges more so than personal opinions?

From Carrie & Danielle:

“The finest qualities of our nature, like the bloom on fruits, can be preserved only by the most delicate handling.”
- Thoreau

From The Positivity Blog:

“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”
St. Augustine

From Lifestyle Project:

“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.”
- Lawrence J. Peter

 
Thanks to all those sites for providing some great, thought-provoking quotes. Here’s one of my favourites to finish off: “Life is a gift. Never take it for granted.” by Sasha Azevedo.

What are your experiences with quotes – do you have a favourite that you want to share? Or maybe there’s one from this post that you liked…