Blog Draft April 15

Usable Quotes

Found a number of quotations on the internet from the past few weeks. Thought you might find them interesting as well.  Good reminders.

From the Dali Lama: “When you think everything is someone else’s fault, you will suffer a lot.”

From Socrates: “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

From Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”

From Barry Goldwater, former Republican presidential candidate of 1964: “Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they’re sure trying to do so, it’s going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can’t and won’t compromise. I know; I've tried to deal with them.”

From Booker T. Washington: “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”

Finally, a friend shared this with me the other day:

“There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection.”

An essay of deep value could be written on each of these quotes. Rather than bore you with my thoughts, take the time to think on each one on your own. Feel their power and notice how each changes you. At least for the moment. Now, make those moments count.

April 15, 2013