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:-

• 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

  Self-Development Quotes on: Risk, Unknown, Mistake, Bad, Takers, Honor, Bold

• Our life is frittered away by detail.

  ~ Henry David Thoreau quotes

  Inspirational Quotes on: Vision, Life

• Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree. “What are you doing?” you ask. “Can’t you see?” comes the impatient reply. “I’m sawing down this tree.” “You look exhausted!” you exclaim. “How long have you been at it?” “Over five hours,” he returns, “and I’m beat! This is hard work.” ‘Well, why don’t you take a break for a few minutes and sharpen that saw?” you inquire. “I’m sure it would go a lot faster.” “I don’t have time to sharpen the saw,” the man says emphatically. “I’m too busy sawing!”

  ~ Stephen R. Covey quotes

  Self-Development Quotes on: Action, Self-mastery, Win

• There comes a moment when you have to stop revving up the car and shove it into gear.

  ~ David Mahoney quotes

  Famous Quotes on: Stop, The Moment

• The secrets of this earth are not for all men to see, but only for those who will seek them.

  ~ Ayn Rand quotes

  Famous Quotes on: Courage, Individuality, Earth

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