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:-

  • Details are all that matters; God dwells in these and you never get to see Him if you don't struggle to get them right.

    ~ Stephen Jay Gould quotes

    Motivational Quotes on: God, Struggle

  • To see what is in front of one's nose requires constant struggle.

    ~ George Orwell quotes

    Inspirational Quotes on: Goals

  • We need not be afraid to touch, to feel, to show emotion. The easiest thing in the world is to be what you are, what you feel. The hardest thing to be is what other people want you to be.

    ~ Leo Buscaglia quotes from Love

    Inspirational Quotes on: Courage, Individuality, Motion, People

  • If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.

    ~ Mother Theresa quotes

    Motivational Quotes on: Action, Impeccability, God, Humble, Power, People

  • When a thought appears such as “Do the dishes” and you don’t do them, notice how an internal war breaks out… The stress and weariness you feel are really mental combat fatigue.

    ~ Byron Katie quotes from Loving What Is

    Inspirational Quotes on: War, Katie, Stress, Combat, Thought, Break, Feel

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