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:-

• People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care.

  ~ Unknown quotes

  Inspirational Quotes on: Unknown, Now, People

• If you can't, you must. If you must, you can.

  ~ Tony Robbins quotes

  Self-Development Quotes on: Tony Robbins

• Contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, take all that is good as your own. With this as your base, open your own door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you. Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything—even mountains, rivers, plants, and trees—should be your teacher.

  ~ Morihei Ueshiba quotes from The Art of Peace

  Motivational Quotes on: Wisdom, Learning, Truth, People, Wise

• Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

  ~ John Quincy Adams quotes

  Self-Development Quotes on: Courage

• Great minds ask great questions.

  ~ Michael Gelb quotes from How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Everyday

  Inspirational Quotes on: Action, Excellence | Areté

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