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Motivational Quotes

sunriseSome inspirational quotes which are worth remembering:

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet.

- James Oppenheim

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.

- Cato

Preconcieved notions are the locks on the door to wisdom.

- Merry Browne

Keep your heart open to dreams. For as long as there's a dream, there is hope, and as long as there is hope, there is joy in living.

- Anonymous

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

- Albert Einstein

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.

- Patanjali, the ancient Indian philosopher and Yogi

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  1. Hi Aparna,
    A Blessed Easter to you as well. Thanks for dropping by Alive! last night.

    These are great quotes . . . some I'm more familiar with than others. The familiar ones definitely bear repeating (often) -- most grateful for the ones that are new to me.

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  2. Anonymous11:27 AM

    These are great quotes

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  3. Anonymous8:07 PM

    Hi Aparna. These are some lovely quotes. I have managed to link to your blog as well. You can find the link on my blog which is http://itsquiztime.blogspot.com/

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  4. Krishnabai3:42 PM

    Identify the goal you want to visualize—for example, walking a golf course. Find a comfortable place to sit and relax. Eliminate all distractions—turn off the phone, television, etc. Close your eyes and focus on feeling relaxed. Free your mind of intruding thoughts. Now, imagine yourself on the golf course. Create a picture in your mind of the place—the sights, sounds, and smells. Imagine a perfect day, warm and sunny, with a gentle breeze. Picture yourself with your favorite golfing friends, talking and laughing. Now visualize yourself starting on your way, passing the golf carts, and setting off to walk the whole course. Take a moment to feel the pleasure and excitement of achieving this goal.
    Then imagine yourself walking from hole to hole, enjoying the sunshine, the views, the fresh air, the good company and excellent play.
    Finally, visualize yourself finishing the course and feeling great, both physically and emotionally.

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  5. Anonymous6:37 PM

    “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality . Wake Up and Live!

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  6. Anonymous9:24 AM

    “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass… It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene

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  7. Vasant9:25 AM

    These quotes are amazing!

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  8. Geetsudha9:26 AM

    oh i can live with these quotes everyday :)

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