"Many are stubborn in the pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal."
Showing posts with label famous quotes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label famous quotes. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Quote of the Day: Nietzche in the Value of Stubborness
"Many are stubborn in the pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal."
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy 2009! My Favorite Quotes for the New Year
In honor of the new calendar year. Here are a few of my favorite quotes about money, life and happiness, with an emphasis on dreams. Wishing you a sweet & profitable year! Happy 2009!!!
"If you take responsibility for yourself, you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams." Les Brown
"Stop waiting until you make enough money to do something you'd really love."-- Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way. p.7
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Walt Disney
"Forget yourself." --Henry Miller
"Knowing others is wisdom. Knowing yourself is enlightenment" --Lao Tzu "
"Whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger." --Albert Camus
"There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were, and ask why not? -- Robert Kennedy
"Let it go. If it's bothering you, let it go." --Betsy Brown quoted in Wise Women by Joyce Tenneson. p. 64
"Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present."--Albert Camus
"Shut the iron doors on the past and the future. Live in Day-tight Compartments." --Dale Carnegie: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living p.14
"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort." -- Jesse Owens
"Deferred gratification means training yourself to think, I want it but I don't need it."-- Mike Summey and Roger Dawson in Weekend Millionaire Mindset p.31
"I was very low and I had to achieve something. Without the challenge, I would have gone stark raving mad." --J.K. Rowling
"I cut my hair and let it be natural--nappy. I let my own personality out."--Odetta p. 54 in Wise Women by Joyce Tenneson.
"Always leave enough time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, even joyous. That has more of an effect on economic well-being than any other single factor." --Paul Hawken
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."-- Oprah Winfrey.
"You always pass failure on the way to success."-- Mickey Rooney
"Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand."-- Thomas Carlyle
"Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot."-- Ben Zoma as quoted in Ethics of our Fathers Chapter 4-1 (Pirkei Avos)
"Do not hurry the voyage at all. It is better to let it last for long years."--K.P. Kavafy (C.P. Cavafy) in the poem: Ithaca
"You have to start each day again--you can't repeat what you did." Marian Seldes quoted (p, 38) in Wise Women by Joyce Tenneson.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Quote of the Day: Wisdom from a Fortune Cookie & 5 Lucky Numbers
"Treasure what you have." -- Fortune Cookie WisdomThat's the word from one side of a fortune cookie slip of paper, which is sitting next to my keyboard: Treasure what you have. On the other side, there is a bit of related advice: "Be Full," with a translation in either Chinese or Korean and a phonetic key. (bao)
The Message: Enough already! Sometimes in the drive for fame and fortune, I want more, more, more. And in that push for wealth and acclaim, I forget that I have already been blessed (Thank G-d) with so much: good health, children, a great family (immediate and extended), a comfortable home and food. Don't be greedy and enjoy what you have. That's what the fortune cookie says to me.
In addition to that bit of wisdom, the fortune offered five lucky numbers: 4, 7, 11, 12, 35, 38.
Lottery numbers? Hmmmm. Message: Count your blessings, dream of jackpots and take calculated risks.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Daily Quote: Ralph Waldo Emerson on Letting Go
"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day and you shall begin it well and serenely.
I've compounded some of my worst blunders, (professionally and personally), by replaying old soundtracks and trailers over and over in my head. The outcome: past errors have kept me trapped in a cycle of under-earning and under-achieving.
Learning to close the book on the past is a great skill for moving forward and letting go of old baggage and failures.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Daily Quote: Milton Friedman on Freebies & 5 Free Merchandise Traps
"There's no such thing as a free lunch." -- Milton FriedmanBeware of free samples. Many so-called give-aways are gift wrapped with lots of strings.
Here are 5 Traps to Avoid When Considering Freebies
1. The Guilt Factor: The sweet salesperson with a tray of free ice cream samples smiles as you take the free treat and perhaps a second or third taste. You feel guilty and make a purchase. Consider this post: Friday Freebie Tip: My Inner Diva Sips Free Tea at the Mall
2. The Free Makeover/Free In-store Lesson: Your favorite store offers a free makeover or a free lesson about bathroom renovations. There are no strings attached and no purchase is necessary. But after the demonstration, you feel obligated to buy something.
3. The Free Restaurant Coupon: You have a coupon for a free entree. Because you don't have to pay for that part of the meal, you really, really overspend on beverages, desserts and side dishes. When the bill arrives, your so-called free meal costs a large fortune.
4. The BOGO TRAP: Buy-One/Get-One Free offers are often alluring. But what's the point of getting a second set of sunglasses/sweaters/pants for free when you have to pay way too much for the first item?
5. The Spoiled for Life Snare: I was fine without a weekly French manicure for my nails and then I received a salon manicure as a gift. Wow! The sight of my buffed and painted fingers became an expensive addiction. I wanted a steady 10-finger fix. It took me nearly two years to kick that addiction. Fortunately, I found a frugal kit for DIY French manicures and then I just surrendered to the as-is look.
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Sharon Harvey Rosenberg is the author of The Frugal Duchess of South Beach: How to Live Well and Save Money... Anywhere!, which will be published in June of 2008 by DPL Press.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Daily Quote: Thomas Edison on Failure & Experiments
"Many of life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." --Thomas Edison Hitting the target is important. But failures, near-misses and far-off-the-mark shots also have value.
Each so-called failure contains lessons and opportunities. And it's important to keep trying. Thomas Edison --the legendary inventor -- faced over 10,000 failed tests before successfully creating a battery of nickel and iron, according to Bo Bennett, author of Year to Success.
Related Post: Finding Hidden Profits in Mistakes: a 10-Step Program
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Daily Quote: Oscar Wilde on Theft-Proof Wealth & 10 Things That Can't be Stolen
"Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you."~Oscar Wilde, The Soul of Man under Socialism, 1891
My list of stuff that can't be stolen includes memories of:
1. Jumping into a pile of autumn leaves in Philadelphia.
2. Watching my kids dance.
3. Listening to my father -- during my parent's 50th anniversary party -- tell the story of how he met my mom.
4. Eating turkey, collard greens and pumpkin pie with my extended family on Thanksgiving.
5. Riding bikes on the Old Atlantic City boardwalk during the pre-casino era.
6. Smelling rain rise from concrete sidewalks
7. Riding the Staten Island Ferry at sunset.
8. Watching my favorite teams win championship games.
9. Ice skating at Rockefeller Center.
10. Cruising in the Caribbean (with friends and family) in honor of my Mom's 70th birthday.
I could go on, but that's enough for now.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Quote of the Day: Marlene Dietrich on Money & Wealth
"There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich."--Marlene Dietrich
(from the book: Marlene Dietrich's ABC)
What this means to me:
Save Your Money: There are lots of people who earn high wages and still live paycheck to paycheck. (The face in the mirror nods.) But earning lots of money means nada if we also spend lots of money. Bottom Line: Savings should exceed spending.)
Money isn't everything: Real wealthy is being happy with what you have. And if I'm not happy with what I have or with myself, a few extra zeroes are not going to make me happier or wealthier.
- Use money wisely: How are my earnings invested, employed and spent? Am I making smart choices or am I wasting time, moments and resources?
- Don't work poor: Am I really getting paid for the value of my time? Working 80 hours a week for a high salary can leave me feeling just as poor as working overtime in a minimum wage job if I have a low quality of life.
- Put money to work: Find passive income, save more and invest more in order to have more time (and peace of mind) to enjoy a richer life.
- View employment history: Am I in the right job? Do I need to make a career change? Am I working up to my potential?
Sharon Harvey Rosenberg is the author of The Frugal Duchess of South Beach: How to Live Well and Save Money... Anywhere!, which will be published in June of 2008 by DPL Press
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy 2008! Famous Quotes for the New Year
In honor of the new calendar year. Here are a few of my favorite quotes about money, life and happiness:"Stop waiting until you make enough money to do something you'd really love."-- Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way. p.7
"Forget yourself." --Henry Miller
Knowing others is wisdom
Knowing yourself is enlightenment" --Lao Tzu
"Whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger." --Albert Camus
"Let it go. If it's bothering you, let it go." --Betsy Brown quoted in Wise Women by Joyce Tenneson. p. 64
"Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present."--Albert Camus
"Shut the iron doors on the past and the future. Live in Day-tight Compartments." --Dale Carnegie: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living p.14
"Deferred gratification means training yourself to think, I want it but I don't need it."-- Mike Summey and Roger Dawson in Weekend Millionaire Mindset p.31
"I was very low and I had to achieve something. Without the challenge, I would have gone stark raving mad." --J.K. Rowling
"I cut my hair and let it be natural--nappy. I let my own personality out."--Odetta p. 54 in Wise Women by Joyce Tenneson.
"Always leave enough time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, even joyous. That has more of an effect on economic well-being than any other single factor." --Paul Hawken
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."-- Oprah Winfrey.
"You always pass failure on the way to success."-- Mickey Rooney
"Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand."-- Thomas Carlyle
"Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot."-- Ben Zoma as quoted in Ethics of our Fathers Chapter 4-1 (Pirkei Avos)
"Do not hurry the voyage at all
It is better to let it last for long years."--K.P. Kavafy (C.P. Cavafy) in the poem: Ithaca
"Don't spend a dollar when a dime will do." --Anthony L. Iaquinto and Stephen Spinelli Jr. in Never Bet the Farm p.45
"You have to start each day again--you can't repeat what you did." Marian Seldes quoted (p, 38) in Wise Women by Joyce Tenneson.
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