I occasionally do posts around quotes. I get daily inspirational quotes in my email and like to save the ones that really speak to me. And let me tell you, I love quotes, so I tend to compile a lot of them. I've decided to be more consistent with posting them. I think I'm going to make Sundays my "Words of Wisdom" quote days. I hope you enjoy them.
"We are made to persist. That's how we find out who we are."
– Tobias Wolff
Because without adversity and challenge, how else can we truly be challenged to discover our true depths? Humans have an amazing capacity to endure hardship and face overwhelming odds. Like it says, "we are made to persist". So don't make excuses. Just do it.
"Since no one is perfect, it follows that all great deeds have been accomplished out of imperfection. Yet they were accomplished, somehow, all the same."
– Lois McMaster Bujold
There's one to kick my perfectionist butt. Just chew on that one for a while.
"When you get into a tight place and it seems that you can't go on, hold on — for that's just the place and the time that the tide will turn."
– Harriet Beecher Stowe
Everytime I read this quote I think of C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia. It also reminds me of Lord of the Rings. "...the tide will turn" Sometimes we just have to hold on and wait for that change, that turn of the tide. Just don't let go.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
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Hi,
I stumbled across your blog and enjoyed this post. Great site! I see you like inspirational quotes, when you get a chance take a look at my website- it's all inspirational quotes and stories. Hope you enjoy it.
JOE
Joe-Thanks for stopping by! I'll definitely be over to check out your site :)
Hi Jaina,
Oh, you know me and Quotes. I especially like the Harriet Beecher Stowe one.
Gramma Ann-Isn't that a great one? I really like the spirit behind it.
Have you ever read the book, I think it is called Old School, but Tobias Wolfe. It is excellent. I would definitely recommend it.
ConverseMama-No I haven't, I'll have to check into getting that. Thanks for the recommend!
Beautiful post, Jaina! I really needed this today!
Kym-Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I hope you have a beautiful day :)
That Harriet Beecher Stowe quote is awesome. I need that hanging in my house somewhere.
Heather-That does seem to be the favorite. It's such an awesome quote...reading it just makes you feel better. :)
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