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:-

  • If a voice has been disowned, that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. It continues to function, but covertly, not in a healthy way.

    ~ Zen Master Dennis Genpo Merzel quotes

  • Love is our highest word and the synonym for God.

    ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes

  • This manuscript of yours that has just come back from another editor is a precious package. Don't consider it rejected. Consider that you've addressed it "to the editor who can appreciate my work" and it has simply come back stamped "not at this address." Just keep looking for the right address.

    ~ Barbara Kingsolver quotes

    Famous Quotes on: Work, Appreciate

  • People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures.

    ~ FM Alexander quotes

    Famous Quotes on: Habit, Decide, Future, People

  • On this path effort never goes to waste, and there is no failure. Even a little effort toward spiritual awareness will protect you from the greatest fear.

    ~ Krishna quotes

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Quotes by Teachers

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