Active Natures Act
“Active successful natures act, not according to the dictum “know thyself” but as if there hovered before them the commandment: will a self and thou shalt become a self.”
–Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (German Philosopher, 1844-1900)
Self Development
“The aim of life is self-development. To realize one’s nature perfectly – that is what each of us is here for.”
–Oscar Wilde (Irish Dramatist and Wit, 1854-1900)
“The Picture of Dorian Grey and Other Works by Oscar Wilde (Halcyon Classics)” (Oscar Wilde)
Finding What You Love
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.”
–Maya Angelou (African-American Poet, Writer and Performer, 1928-)
Knowing What You Want
“The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.”
–Ben Stein (American Attorney, Professor, Writer and Game Show Host, 1944-)
The Look of a Winner
“Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.”
–Arthur Ashe (African-American Tennis Player and First Non-White to Win the US open and Wimbledon, 1943-1993)
Never Really Living
I have often been saddened by people who come to me saying that they have spent years getting ready to do something. It might be to begin a healthy lifestyle, or learning to meditate, but instead of getting on and doing something, they are still busy getting themselves seated.
Often what they need is a gentle – or sometimes not so gentle! – push, and a reminder that even eagles sometimes need to be shoved out of the nest!
It reminds me of this:
“We are always getting ready to live but never living.”
–Ralph Waldo Emerson (American Poet and Essayist, 1803-1882)
Life Is An Experiment
“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”
–Ralph Waldo Emerson (American Poet and Essayist, 1803-1882)
