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Be A Guest Blogger on Thoughts On Quotes
2008-02-07 17:55:00
Are you a quotes enthusiast? What about a leadership or personal development guru? If so, and you'd be interested in writing a post to share, then I'd like to hear from you! You can be a guest blogger on Thoughts On Quotes , which is blog focused on leadership and personal growth and development with posts inspired by famous quotes from throughout history. This is a great opportunity to expand your potential readership, as I will include a link back to your blog from the post you write. If you're an avid blogger, this could also be a fun opportunity to write about something new! If you're interested, send me an e-mail at jnbammer@aol.com. Include the quote that you'd like to write... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.
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Fixing Imperfections Does Not Make You Perfect
2008-02-06 18:24:00
"No man is entirely free from weakness and imperfection in this life." -John Adams, Founding Father and former President of the United States, John Adams books// Everyone has flaws, weaknesses and tiny imperfections in their character. Even though many religions teach that humans were created in the image of the Almighty, it is universally accepted that none of us are perfect like Him (or Her, depending on your persuasion). Even if you're an agnostic, you understand the concept that no one is without flaws. So, how much time should you spend fixing your imperfections? Adams claims that, no matter what you do, you will never be perfect, so is it a goal worth pursuing? Absolutely not! ... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.
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The Want to Win
2008-02-04 17:37:00
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting it is." -Arnold Palmer, Legendary American Golfer, Arnold Palmer books// Everyone I know wants to be a winner at something. Some want to be known for winning at work, others for winning at home. Some want to be champion athletes, others award-winning writers. Some want to be successful entrepreneurs, others well-known community members. People want to win because it makes them feel significant. The problem is that most people are too focused on the 'winning' and not the 'wanting,' to which Palmer alludes. In reality, winning is a nice bonus and tremendous boost to our self-esteem, but it's like eating candy - it tastes good for the moment, but... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.

Fame is Overrated, Celebrate a Normal Life
2008-02-02 16:41:00
"I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name." -Emily Dickinson, 19th Century American Poet, Emily Dickinson books// Society is addicted to fame, scandal, gossip and greed. The media loves to pander to the stupidity of young pop idols, and reality television has made otherwise normal people engage in activities they would never do in real life, just for our entertainment. If fame is equivalent to the "good life," then why do so many famous people take it for granted? Maybe, fame is just a little overrated - don't you think!?! Even in the 19th Century, as Dickinson alludes, famous people squandered everything good in their lives in order to... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.
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Carnival of Quotes - Feb 2008 Issue
2008-01-31 17:09:00
Welcome to the February 1, 2008 edition of Carnival of Quotes . Justin Duval presents Even Money posted at The Dark Grin, saying, "Give a man a fish and he will be fed for a day, teach him to fish and he will be fed for a lifetime." isabella mori presents the interpretation of dreams posted at change therapy, saying, "this post talks about the introductory words to one of the most groundbreaking books in the last 150 years, sigmund freud's "the interpretation of dreams"." Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To John "You Little Jerk?" McCain posted at Mad Kane's Political Madness. Sarah presents SARAHSPY: Quote collection posted at SARAHSPY. Mission Rock Star presents Arnold... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.
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Famous Blogs - Blog of the Day Award
2008-01-29 17:54:00
Thoughts On Quotes has been recognized by Famous Blog s with the Blog of the Day Award for Tuesday, January 29, 2008! Thanks to everyone for your support and readership, as well as the nomination and ongoing comments and interaction! It's a privilege to have my thoughts recognized as valuable by others, and I welcome the ongoing and future relationships built through this site. Thanks again for the recognition! Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.

Opportunity is Earned not Owed
2008-01-28 17:06:00
"Nobody owes anybody a living, but everybody is entitled to a chance." -Jack Dempsey, Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Jack Dempsey books// People don't respond well to others that make them feel as if they are owed something in life. As Dempsey says, "nobody owes anybody a living." Opportunities in life are earned not owed; however, as Dempsey goes on to say, it is important that people get a chance to succeed. The good things that you've achieved in your life were probably made possible by another person (or other people) who were willing to take a chance on you. Whether you deserved it or not, they gave you an opportunity, and it was up to you to take advantage of it. ... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.
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Who Helps You Get Out of a Hole
2008-01-26 02:40:00
"Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up." -Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Minister, Jesse Jackson books// Servant leaders are always looking for ways to help people up in life. Leadership is not always about blazing the trails, clearing the paths or riding first into battle. Instead, it is more often about helping people leverage their strengths and encouraging them to get up when they stumble or fall. Servant leaders understand that their success happens through the success of others, so it is counterproductive for them to "look down on" followers or focus on their weaknesses, as Jackson suggests. These types of leaders are sometimes viewed as reliable friends... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.
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Five Dollar Words for Fifty Cent Sentiments
2008-01-25 17:43:00
"We have too many high sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them." -Abigail Adams, The Second First Lady of the United States of America, Abigail Adams books// There are too many people who use five dollar words to express fifty cent sentiments. How often do you run across a person who pontificates, or waxes poetic, about things, just to make himself seem intelligent? It is a sly and not-so-subtle way of bragging about one's own intelligence, or lack thereof, depending on whether or not he actually possesses knowledge or experience of the subject at hand. Most people would prefer if you just spoke to them using everyday words and simple expressions. It's one thing to... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.
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Life Lessons Learned through Golf
2008-01-23 22:31:00
"The pat on the back, the arm around the shoulder, the praise for what was done right and the sympathetic nod for what wasn't are as much a part of golf as life itself." -Gerald Ford, Former President of the United States of America, Gerald Ford books// I'm terrible at golf! I took a lesson last year, and after the instructor observed a few of my practice swings, he said to me, "Is there anything that you can think about that you don't want to kill before you swing the club?" For some reason, I just want to knock the dimples off that little ball! My cousin, on the other hand, is a scratch golfer. He excels at finesse sports, while I have always been better at contact sports. Even though he... Please click the title link to read the rest of this post.
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Embrace the Consequences of Free Will
2008-01-21 18:06:00
"Human beings can control their own acts, but not the consequences of their acts either to themselves or to others." -John Stuart Mill, 19th Century British Politician, Philosopher and Economist, John Stuart Mill books// Free will is the ability to make choices in how we act, think or respond to the world in which we live. Each of us has the power to make up our own minds and carry out certain courses of action, based on our experiences and beliefs. How we act, and what we believe, are our choices; however, what we do, oftentimes, produces results that are unpredictable and outside of our control, as Mill suggests. Perhaps, this is what makes life interesting. After all, if every action... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Volunteer Your Time Wisely
2008-01-18 21:17:00
"The trouble with organizing a thing is that pretty soon folks get to paying more attention to the organization than to what they're organized for." -Laura Ingalls Wilder, American Author, Laura Ingalls Wilder books// There are many types of organizations, and all of them were undoubtedly formed with the intention of accomplishing something good for their members, society or the community. Once the organization is formed, though, there is a certain amount of work that is necessary to keep it functioning properly. At times, as Wilder points out, the organization itself becomes the primary focus of its members, rather than the goals or objectives that were originally hoped for. Many times,... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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The Most Important Thing in the World
2008-01-17 17:00:00
"The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true." -John Steinbeck, 20th Century American Writer, John Steinbeck books// How often do you feel like what you're doing for a living doesn't really matter? You go to work, punch the clock, do your job to the best of your ability, and then go home. When you're driving home, you think to yourself, "What did I do today that really mattered?" As a writer, like in many other professions, that is a daily question. It's hard to know for sure whether or not what you do has an impact on the world, unless someone tells you. So, when is the last... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Nothing Completed, Nothing Gained
2008-01-14 17:05:00
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity...You can do anything you decide to do." -Amelia Earhart, American Aviation Pioneer and Women's Rights Activist, Amelia Earhart books// You can achieve anything in your life, if you're just willing to take that first step, right? Well...not exactly. As Earhart describes, the first step is always the hardest one to take, but she goes on to point out that achievement requires the tenacity to take the second, third and hundredth steps after the first one. People can do anything that they put their mind to, as long as they have the discipline, work ethic, skills and motivation to see things through to the end. The... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.

Opportunities Make Work Fun
2008-01-12 17:49:00
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison, American Inventor, Thomas Edison books// Work should be fun, but I guess if it were then it would be called pleasure. Is there a difference, though, between work and pleasure? Yes, of course; but, not in the way that Edison describes - they require equal effort. Recognizing opportunities when they arise is exciting, and most people are highly motivated during the initial phase of acting upon something new to benefit their lives. They are gung ho, full speed ahead working at it for the first few days or weeks, but when the reality sets in that the opportunity will require serious... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Regain the Hope In Your Life
2008-01-10 16:57:00
"Where there is no vision, there is no hope." -George Washington Carver, American Botanical Researcher and Educator, George Washington Carver books// Vision is one of the key elements of motivation. It is that ray of light in the distance that we are all walking towards - the place in time when we have achieved many of our goals. As Carver states, without vision there is no hope, and I would say that without vision there is nothing to look forward to in life. Most people have goals that they would like to achieve, but that is not the same thing as having a vision. At work, you may have gone through an exercise to create a vision statement, in which you clearly and concisely describe... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Information Overload and the Loss of Common Sense
2008-01-09 17:58:00
"Everybody gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense." -Gertrude Stein, American Writer, Gertrude Stein books// We live in an age of information overload. Stein made this same observation in the early 20th Century, and it is a problem that has only escalated since the emergence of the Internet. But wait - isn't information supposed to be a good thing? Yes, and no. The problem with getting too much information is that it's hard to process, analyze and put into its proper context. As a result, people get stuck in analysis paralysis, piece together tidbits to support a predetermined point of view, or, worse, doubt their own instincts, knowledge and life... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Giving Up the Good to Get the Great
2008-01-08 18:51:00
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." -John D. Rockefeller Sr., American Industrialist and Philanthropist, John D Rockefeller Sr books// There are several kinds of things that cause people to feel fear in their lives. Fear of injury. Fear of failure. Fear of ridicule. Fear of rejection. But the worst kind of fear is that of losing something that you've already got, especially if it's something "good" that you've worked to achieve. Like it or not, though, fear of any kind is a limitation that holds you back from taking certain risks. Sometimes "good" is good enough, but when it comes to your professional life, for example, that may not be the best strategy to... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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The Solution to all of the Worlds Problems
2008-01-07 18:23:00
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems." -Mohandas Gandhi, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader, Mohandis Gandhi books and DVDs// There is an opportunity gap that exists in each of us between, as Gandhi says, "what we do and what we are capable of doing." Gandhi purports that closing that gap could mean all of the difference in the world. Universal peace, an end to hunger and poverty, cures to AIDS, heart disease and cancer, a clean and healthy environment, harmony in relationships and, most importantly, love and acceptance of ourselves could be a reality, if he is correct in his assumption. If we stand to... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Are You Living Up to Your Full Potential?
2008-01-06 17:06:00
"A sobering thought: what if, at this very moment, I am living up to my full potential?" -Jane Wagner, American Writer, Director and Producer, Jane Wagner books// Potential is normally defined as that which is to be expected, or that which has the possibility of coming into being. Each of us has potential to do great things, but do we expect that of ourselves? Most do not. Each of us are filled with possibilities of what we can become, but do we actively root out those hidden gems in our character and nurture them to become more? Not very often. Wagner asks an extremely poignant question, which could be stated differently as, "What if the way things are right now are as good as it's... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Look for the Love and Tenderness
2008-01-04 05:16:00
"Tender ness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution." -Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese American Artist, Poet and Writer, Kahlil Gibran books// Strong people love themselves and others, and they're not afraid to show it. Weak people loathe themselves and despise others, yet they're often very good at masking their true feelings. It's easy to tell the difference though because interactions with the former feels genuine, while the latter feels fake. We feel it in our guts when people are being honest and true, and most have an intuition when a person is hiding something or putting on a false front. "Tenderness and kindness," as Gibran points... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Becoming a Better Man
2008-01-02 17:13:00
"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." -Benjamin Franklin, American Founding Father, Statesman, Publisher and Inventor, Benjamin Franklin books// One way or another we are all "becoming" something different than what we were a day, a month or a year ago. If we follow Franklin's advice and consistently battle our vices while loving our neighbors, then most likely we are "becoming" better people every day. What does it mean, though, to "become" a better man (or woman)? Isn't "better" a relative term? A thief could become "better" by resolving not to steal anymore, but if he's still a liar then is that really "becoming"... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.

Carnival of Quotes, January 2008 Issue
2008-01-01 17:27:00
Welcome to the January 2008 issue of Carnival of Quotes . This month features a great variety of posts inspired by quotes. isabella mori presents change therapy » Blog Archive » albert ellis: empirically, logically and self-helpingly posted at change therapy, saying, "this is a post inspired by some quotes by one of the most important psychologists of our day, albert ellis, the man who coined the phrase, "don't should on yourself!"" Jon Swift presents Journalism 101 posted at Jon Swift, saying, "Journalists must be completely objective. This is the most important rule of journalism. Objectivity means not having any opinion or feelings whatsoever no matter what the circumstances." The... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Merry Christmas from Thoughts On Quotes
2007-12-24 19:18:00
Merry Christmas to all from Thoughts On Quotes ! Here's a few of my favorite Holiday quotes: "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." -Charles Dickens, English Novelist (pictured left in engraving), Charles Dickens books// "Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart." -Washington Irving, 19th Century American Author, Washington Irving books// "Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time." -Laura Ingalls Wilder, American Author, Laura Ingalls Wilder books// "Roses... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Show Compassion to the Homeless
2007-12-23 06:17:00
"I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it." -Saint Thomas Aquinas, 13th Century Italian Catholic Priest and Theologian, Saint Thomas Aquinas books// How do you feel when you see a homeless person holding a sign asking for money or food? Do you immediately assume that he is a drunk, or she is a drug addict? Do you check to see if your car doors are locked? Do you avert your eyes and hope for the light to turn green so you can drive away and get back to your normal happy life? Or, when you see this person, does something pull at your heart strings, making you wonder what lead him to this current circumstance and how you could help a little? As Aquinas says, wouldn't you... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Have Faith in Yourself and Things Not Known
2007-12-20 17:33:00
"Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible." -Mary McLeod Bethune, American Educator and Founder of Bethune-Cookman College, Mary McLeod Bethune books// Faith is that hidden force that fuels motivation to do more than we think is possible. It is the belief in things unseen yet known through intuition, experience or learning. Some say faith is the fruit of hope, while others claim faith is the substance of belief. Most people think of faith in a religious context, as believing in a supreme being unseen who is also the creator of all things; however, a broader application of the term may be the belief in all things greater than oneself or ones current capacity to... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Be Conscious of Your Treasures
2007-12-19 18:54:00
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." -Thornton Wilder, American Playwright and Novelist, Thornton Wilder books// During the Holiday season, many of us will receive more gifts than we deserve, and few that we actually need. As you're opening your presents, it's important to remember that millions of elderly, homeless, abandoned or oprhaned people throughout the world will not receive material gifts or fellowship this Holiday. Instead, the joy they see around them will only serve as an unpleasant reminder of the fact that they're alone. Give thanks, therefore, for the blessings that you have both material and spiritual, but do not... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Give the Present of Presence this Holiday
2007-12-18 20:35:00
"Your children need your presence more than your presents." -Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Minister, Jesse Jackson books// The Holiday s are a wonderful time of year, and it's nice to see so many people extend a spirit of giving to one another. Most adults know that special occasions are reminders to be thankful for all of the gifts one has in life, but kids view things a little differently. Kids love presents! They love to shake the boxes to try and figure out what surprise is inside, and when the moment finally arrives to validate their guesses, they rip the paper off ten times as fast as it took you to wrap it, involuntarily jump up-and-down for joy and scream with excitement... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Community Involvement Changes the World
2007-12-17 16:15:00
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead, American Cultural Anthropologist, Margaret Mead books// Every citizen's opinion matters, and every individual has the ability to change their world by getting involved in the things that influence it. We live in a day and time in which community involvement seems largely to be left to the retirement generation. Young adults and middle-aged people are busy socializing, starting families, climbing the corporate ladder, starting businesses and commuting to work. There are a hundred reasons why community involvement or volunteerism is not at... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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Wisdom and the Righteously Misinformed
2007-12-15 16:56:00
"A man is wise with the wisdom of his time only, and ignorant with its ignorance." -Henry David Thoreau, American Author and Philosopher, Henry David Thoreau books// The seeds of ignorance are sown in the fields of silent judgment, and the bounty of misinformation is spread throughout a community by the righteously misinformed. Why is it that people feel so comfortable judging what they don't understand? It is alarming to think how many congregations, work groups or communities are lead astray by the small yet vocal groups of supposed shepherds (leaders) who wave the flags of fear and finger proponents of change. It is said that information is power, but my experience has shown that... To read the rest of this post, please click the headline and go to the Thoughts On Quotes site.
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