Emerson instructed us to “Make your own Bible. Select and collect all the words and sentences that in all your reading have been to you like the blast of truimpth out of Shakespeare, Seneca, Moses, John and Paul.”

Following Emerson’s guidance, I offer some of my favorite blasts of triumph. You can search by topic or by teacher or you can just hit refresh and keep getting 5 new random quotes below:-

• All of life’s experiences are teachers in some sense, challenging us to grow and evolve. Although the Persecutor certainly provokes a reaction, the Challenger elicits a response by encouraging the Creator to acquire new knowledge, skill, or insight. Both roles provoke change, but in different ways.

  ~ David Emerald quotes from The Power of TED*

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• Those who are too afraid to make a mistake work for those who aren’t.

  ~ Unknown quotes from Whoever Makes the Most Mistakes Wins: The Paradox of Innovation

  Famous Quotes on: Unknown, Mistake, Work

• Personal history must be constantly renewed by telling parents, relatives, and friends everything one does. On the other hand, for the warrior who has no personal history, no explanations are needed; nobody is angry or disillusioned with his acts. And above all, no one pins him down with their thoughts and their expectations.

  ~ Carlos Castaneda quotes from Journey to Ixtlan

  Inspirational Quotes on: Courage, Individuality, Warrior, Parents, History, Friend

• When you see yourself connected to something bigger than yourself, you no longer feel you must do it all alone. Your sense of power becomes highly magnified, and your fears are greatly diminished.

  ~ Susan Jeffers quotes from Feel the Fear…And Do It Anyway

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• Indecision is the thief of opportunity.

  ~ Jim Rohn quotes

  Famous Quotes on: Courage, Decide

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