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:-

• Don't help me or serve me, but let me see it once, because I need it. Don't work for my happiness, my brothers—show me yours—show me that it is possible—show me your achievement—and the knowledge will give me the courage for mine. Mallory (the young artist) to Roark in "The Fountainhead"

  ~ Ayn Rand quotes

  Motivational Quotes on: Vision, Purpose, Happiness, Knowledge, Achieve, Serve

• Every single person on the planet is a genius.

  ~ Robin Sharma quotes

• All victims have experienced a loss—a thwarted desire or aspiration—even if they’re not aware of it.

  ~ David Emerald quotes from The Power of TED*

  Inspirational Quotes on: Desire, Experience, War, David Emerald, Power, Victim

• Nothing ever goes wrong in life.

  ~ Byron Katie quotes from Loving What Is

  Famous Quotes on: Katie, Life

• Some consider setbacks a badge of honor, unmistakable proof they’re bold risk takers. Far from hiding their blunders, they brag about them.

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

  Motivational Quotes on: Risk, Unknown, Mistake, Bad, Takers, Honor, Bold

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