Inspirational quotes.

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:-

  • It is heartening to realize that although we may crave comfort and routine, we nourish the soul’s growth primarily through what is hard. As Darwin saw it, it’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but those who are most responsive to change.

    ~ Robert Cooper quotes from The Other 90%: How to Unlock Your Vast Untapped Potential for Leadership & Life

    Famous Quotes on: Leadership, Growth, Change, Heart, Life, Soul, Potential, Strong, Win

  • No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.

    ~ Heraclitus quotes

    Inspirational Quotes on: Wisdom, Change

  • One day I noticed that I wasn’t breathing—I was being breathed.

    ~ Byron Katie quotes from Loving What Is

    Self-Development Quotes on: Breathe, Katie, Breath, Breathing

  • I love men who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.

    ~ Thomas Paine quotes

    Self-Development Quotes on: Attitude, Stress

  • I offer you peace. I offer you love. I offer you friendship. I see your beauty. I hear your need. I feel your feelings. My wisdom flows from the Highest Source. I salute that Source in you. Let us work together for unity and love.

    ~ Mahatma Gandhi quotes

    Inspirational Quotes on: Love, Interconnectedness, Beauty, Friendship, Peace, Friend

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Quotes by Teachers

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