Inspiring Words to Live By
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Creativity is the glue that binds our ideas together.
- Professor F. Meigh (Chudleigh University, 1973).
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If you’re not amazed by Nature, then you should be.
- Berken Schnauzer (Nobel Prize in Physics, 1930).
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Self-improvement is the whetstone on which we sharpen our characters.
- Anniston Parker (Memoirs of a Scullery Girl, 1834).
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The secret to selling is not to give someone what they want…but to avoid giving them what they don’t want,
- P. J. Woolerston (20th Century Industrialist, 1905).
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The greatest part of a journey is not the beginning, not the end, but the whole process. The fact that we’re on a journey in the first place gives us hope, and gives us something to strive for. After all, isn’t that what we’re put on this planet for?
- Stephanie Osterbach, (Paralympic Decathalon Champion, 2003).
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God may not play dice with the Universe, but he’s been known to go to Vegas for the weekend, and play the slots.
- Brian M. Teister (Professor of Quantum Physics, East Dundas University, 1983).
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It matters little what our desires and needs are…the monsoon will always come, as will waves break on a distant shore.
- Bradha Vardanashaminaran (Hindu Philosopher, Quotes from Vishna Krishthar, 1328).
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Saving the planet doesn’t take much effort. If we each do a small part, together we can make a huge difference.
- Nadia Smith Sherlock (Co-found of Earth-Mother Enterprises, 2002).
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The laughter of a child, the love of a good woman, and sinking a birdie putt. That’s what life is all about.
- Dick Weede (PGA Champion, 1934).
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I made up all these quotes, just now.
- Friar (The Deep Friar Blog, 2009).
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April 23, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Well, F. Meigh! You really put the Deep in the Deep Friar.
April 23, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I cheated.
I read the last quote fist.
(I’m not a fan of quotes and famous sayings — that’s why I skipped to the end: To see if there was anything worthwhile
)
April 23, 2009 at 7:44 pm
oops! “fist” should be “first.”
April 23, 2009 at 10:39 pm
@ Wee Friar,
“There is no such whetstone, to sharpen a good wit and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.” Roger Ascham (1515-1568). He taught Queen Elizabeth I, when she was a young girl.
Your third quotation is so similar to his. Art thou unaware that thou art brilliant, doth thou plagarize, or do great minds thinketh alike?
April 24, 2009 at 12:30 am
@XUP
Professor Meigh is one of my favorite mentors. I’m so glad they finally gave him tenure.
@Mike
As you can probably guess, I feel the same way about quotes as you do. If I can write these in my sleep…just how HARD can it be?
Bet you know one quotes me 100 years from now, though.
@Friar’s Mom
Honest! I had NO IDEA that Roger Ascham said that. (In fact, I never heard of that dude, until you mentioned it, just now!)
Um…sure….the fact that he and I think alike could be a sign that I’m brilliant.
Or…it could be a sign that he was also good at making up stuff off the top of his head, like I can.
April 24, 2009 at 5:43 am
@Friar
Can’t hide nuttin’ from mom
Professor Meigh and Dick Weede
My fav quote was Brian M. Teister’s.
I like quotes–particularly from Mark Twain.
I hear that Professor Meigh has quite the following. And I’d bet that you’ll be quoted sooner than you think.
April 24, 2009 at 7:11 am
Friar,
You are wicked. As always.
I love Dr. Schnauzer’s quote. Clearly, he is a genius.
Regards,
Kelly
April 24, 2009 at 7:42 am
@Liz
Yes, I can never pull a fast one over Friar’s Mom. Even after 44 years.
@Kelly
Maybe Dr. Schnauzer is just stating the blatantly obvious.
And by the way, did anyone notice that Nadia Smith’s intials are N. S. Sherlock (as in “No Sh*t”)?
April 24, 2009 at 8:12 am
Friar,
You know the funny thing about “the blatantly obvious”?
It ain’t so obvious to most. That’s why I love that one, even though it was written tongue-in-Schnauzercheek.
Until later,
Kelly
April 24, 2009 at 9:32 am
@Kelly
Oh, definitely. When reading this post, consider that the “author” had his tongue deeply inserted in his cheek. Served with several grains of salt, as well.
I really would like to believe I’m brilliant, and that these complex thoughts come to me like second nature. I really would.
But I think the reality is that (as I’ve said before), it’s just not that HARD to write an insirational phrase.
Where’s Eyeteaguy? Normally, by this time, he’d be taking me down a few pegs.
April 24, 2009 at 11:56 am
@Wee Friar,
I Googled Roger Ascham. It looks like he too was a bit of a maverick like you.
April 24, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I really like the one about God playing slots. I think it is probably true.(Also, it sounds a little like Game Theory. But I majored in English and History so what do I know?)
April 24, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Ooops, that was me.
Mer
April 24, 2009 at 1:54 pm
@Friar’s Mom
WHERE do you come up with all this info? (Aren’t you too busy cycling and setting your trap lines?)
@Mer
“…so what do I know?”.
Probably more than than me!
April 24, 2009 at 2:20 pm
@Wee Friar
I couldn’t cycle with the Olde Phartes today, because of medical appointment this a.m. I’ll be on my bike within 15 minutes.
I find time because I multi-task. I Googled the info while eating a very late breakfast. I gotta learn sumthin new each day.
Just got my Income Tax done. Darn Govmint got a good chunk of my money. Ticks me off. but serves me right for not pre-paying my tax in installments during year.
April 24, 2009 at 2:42 pm
@Friar’s Mom
What you might call multi-task, other people migth call “avoidance of housework” or “procrastination”.
But that’s okay…I’m the same way.
Like Mother, Like Son.
April 25, 2009 at 2:01 pm
You had me all inspired to write a novel and run a marathon until I realized that you are still full of manure.
Now I’m going to sit here and fuze into my chair. If I get nothing done today, its your fault.
Eyeteaguy
April 25, 2009 at 2:10 pm
@Eyeteaguy
Aw…c’mon. Then at least go for a jog or something.
April 25, 2009 at 2:24 pm
No, its ok, you’ve made your point, there is no point. I’m reverting back to an invertibrate as we speak.
April 25, 2009 at 2:42 pm
@Eyeteaguy
If it’s any consolation, I won’t train for a marathon today either. Might just sit on the porch, and drink some beer.
April 25, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Oh, Friar… you’re passing over to the dark side I think. You keep me young… for every post of yours I’ve read, I’ve probably added a year to my lifespan. Doesn’t help the wrinkles unfortunately, but oh well.
April 25, 2009 at 4:56 pm
@davina
Oh, I’m not passing over to the dark side.
I AM the Dark Side.
Strong in you, the Force is. Join us, you must.
April 26, 2009 at 7:28 am
Aaaah, you totally got me. I’m such a sucker.
Your mom is rad.
I am hooked on this word “whetstone.” Haven’t heard that before. Will have to incorporate it in my daily usage.
Pardon me for being brief, but I must go and wash my whetstone now.
April 26, 2009 at 10:32 am
@Jaden
Heheh. I always inveigle at least one person when I post these!
Inveigle. That’s another word that needs to see more use in our everyday language.
April 26, 2009 at 11:51 am
Inveigle
@ Friar
I had forgotten all about inveigle and had to look it up to remind myself. I used to use it. Might even have done so in front of my kids. I agree it should be within common usage. The more puritanical Americans among us might swoon in horror, however. All that beguiing, you know.
April 26, 2009 at 11:51 am
Darn it.
* beguiling
I didn’t sneak that l in fast enough.
Mer
April 26, 2009 at 4:27 pm
@Mer
For some reason, I was really into using the word “inveigle” in my senior year of high school.
I think ‘coz our teacher used it and we always made fun of him.
Beguiling, isn’t it?
April 27, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I dare you to write aa post using common words no longer than 6 characters, I mean letters, I mean type.
ITguy
April 27, 2009 at 4:20 pm
@Eyeteaguy
Well, then WHAT fun is THAT?
Then how am I supposed to appear smart and wordly…if I dont’ used 5-syllable words?