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“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” –Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher

“I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument, while the song I came to sing remains unsung.” Rabindranth Tagore, poet

Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one’s values. Ayn Rand

“A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.“ Unknown but linked to this post.

Two pieces on gossip from Marc Cooper’s consistently excellent newsletter, The Enlightened Dentist Who gossips with you will gossip of you. -Irish Saying My Name Is Gossip. I have no respect for justice. I maim without killing. I break hearts and ruin lives. I am cunning and malicious and gather strength with age. The moreContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #86”

“The work of becoming a life long learner, thinker and evaluator can, of course, only be done by the educand. I tell my pupils at the beginning of the lecture course to consider the following: That if at the end of the lecture I require them to remain in their seats and to listen toContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #85”

It is not that we have a short time to live but that we waste a lot of it. (Seneca 4BC – AD65)

“Before the beginning of great brilliance, there must be chaos. Before a brilliant person begins something great, they must look foolish in the crowd.” – I Ching

“I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” ~ Lily Tomlin