21 quotes about relationships to enlighten you a little

10/18/2025 by

People! We can’t live with them, but we can’t live without them either.

While they can be frustrating, we are social animals and need people and relationships.

The more we understand about relationships, the more likely we’ll be in a position to form and sustain successful relationships.

Hence today’s blog post with 21 thought-provoking quotes about relationships to help you ponder and improve your understanding of one of life’s trickier aspects.

Now some people struggle to form successful relationships, while others enjoy perfect relationships, or so it seems. Well, don’t be fooled by appearances.

All relationships can be tricky because we all have this romantic notion about what the perfect relationship should look like. That notion may be romantic, but it’s also inaccurate.

Perfect relationships don’t exist.

Consequently, relationships take time, effort, and compromise. We must work at them constantly to keep them healthy and beneficial.

Furthermore, we must recognise that for a relationship to work, it must be balanced. The dynamics within the relationship must be in equilibrium.

By that, I mean that within any relationship, both parties must feel their needs are being met.

Where the dynamic within a relationship favours one side or the other, then this breeds resentment and frustration. That in turn results in friction and disharmony within the relationship, which can be damaging, of course.

No one can have it all their way all the time. Compromise is essential.

However, compromise shouldn’t be to the point where you’re actively working against your interests.

It would never make sense to do anything that works against our interests. If we don’t look after our interests, no one else will.

So here are those 21 thought-provoking quotes about relationships. I hope you find them interesting, dear reader.

Quotes about relationships (1-13):

  1. A dame that knows the ropes isn’t likely to get tied up. ~Mae West
  2. When you don’t talk, there’s a lot of stuff that ends up not getting said. ~Catherine Gilbert Murdock
  3. When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. ~Donald Miller
  4. The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much and forgetting that you are special too. ~Ernest Hemingway
  5. For there to be betrayal, there would have to have been trust first. ~Suzanne Collins
  6. Cheating and lying aren’t struggles; they’re reasons to break up. ~Patti Callahan Henry
  7. I suffer from girl-next-door-itis where the guy is friends with you and that’s it. ~Taylor Swift
  8. I want to be in a relationship where you telling me you love me is just a ceremonious validation of what you already show me. ~Steve Maraboli
  9. Relationships don’t always make sense, especially from the outside. ~Sarah Dessen
  10. Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike. ~JK Rowling
  11. It’s no good pretending that any relationship has a future if your record collections disagree violently or if your favourite films wouldn’t even speak to each other if they met at a party. ~Nick Hornby
  12. The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed. ~CG Jung
  13. There is greatness in doing something you hate for the sake of someone you love. ~Shmuley Boteach

Quotes about relationships (14-21):

  1. Every couple needs to argue now and then. Just to prove that the relationship is strong enough to survive. Long-term relationships, the ones that matter, are all about weathering the peaks and the valleys. ~Nicholas Sparks
  2. I know enough to know that no woman should ever marry a man who hated his mother. ~Martha Gellhorn
  3. People like to say love is unconditional, but it’s not, and even if it was unconditional, it’s still never free. There’s always an expectation attached. They always want something in return. Like they want you to be happy or whatever and that makes you automatically responsible for their happiness because they won’t be happy unless you are. I just don’t want that responsibility. ~Katja Millay
  4. To say that one waits a lifetime for his soulmate to come around is a paradox. People eventually get sick of waiting, take a chance on someone and by the art of commitment become soulmates, which takes a lifetime to perfect. ~Criss Jami
  5. Every couple has their ups and downs; every couple argues, and that’s the thing; you’re a couple, and couples can’t function without trust. ~Nicholas Sparks
  6. If a girl starts out all casual with a guy and she doesn’t tell him that she wants a relationship, it will never become a relationship. If you give the guy the impression that casual is okay with you, then that’s all he’ll ever want. Be straight with him from the start. If he gets scared and runs away, he wasn’t right for you. ~Susane Colasanti
  7. Women cannot complain about men anymore until they start getting better taste in them. ~Bill Maher
  8. What we wait around a lifetime for with one person, we can find in a moment with someone else. ~Stephanie Klein

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9 essential life skills and how to master them all

10/16/2025 by

Essential life skills refer to the abilities and competencies that we all need to navigate everyday life effectively and successfully.

There are many life skills, of course, but today let’s consider nine of those skills that should be a priority in terms of your personal development, dear reader.

Developing strong life skills can help you manage stress, build meaningful relationships, achieve your goals, and lead a happy and productive life.

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Essential Life Skills:

So here are my top nine life skills to master, as early as possible: –

1. How to be a self-starter:

To achieve anything in life, motivation is key.

If you want to make the most of your life and your God-given abilities, then it starts with self-motivation.

So, to be a self-starter: –

  1. Set clear goals for yourself: Know what you want out of life and why.
  2. Prioritize your time and energy: You only have so much of both. Make sure those resources are used to pursue your goals.
  3. Seize the initiative: There will always be a constant stream of opportunities there for the taking. But you must grab them yourself.
  4. Be proactive: You need to be fleet-footed. Snooze and you lose, as the saying goes.
  5. Life-long Learning: We add value to others through our knowledge, experience, and expertise. Seek out opportunities for growth and learning, constantly.
  6. Practice self-awareness and emotional intelligence: Know how you come across to others and be sensitive to the needs of others.
  7. Develop good communication skills: Effective communication is necessary if you’re to build strong relationships and make informed decisions.

If you’re adaptable, resilient, and open to continuous improvement, then you can be successful. Other people succeed, so why not you?

2. How to manage time:

Time is your most precious resource, yet far too often people squander it.

We all have the same amount of time, 168 hours each week. It’s how we use them that will dictate how successful we are at whatever we choose to do in life.

Managing your time effectively is crucial for your personal productivity and reducing stress.

Here are some tips to help you manage your time better: –

  1. Prioritize tasks based on their importance and deadlines.
  2. Create a schedule and stick to it.
  3. Make ‘TO-DO’ lists.
  4. Avoid procrastination by breaking down large tasks into smaller ones.
  5. Take regular breaks to avoid burnout.
  6. Learn to say no to non-essential tasks.

Remember: the most powerful time management tool is the word NO.

You don’t have to be impolite. You can just say something like, “I’d really love to help you, but I have this complete by 5 p.m.”

It’s your time, you decide how it’s best used to deliver on your goals and commitments.

Time management is a skill that can be developed with practice and patience.

Try these tips and find what works best for you.

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3. How to get organized:

If you’re going to manage your time effectively, then you’ll need to be organised.

So, here are some tips on how to become better organised: –

  1. Declutter your space: You can’t work effectively in a cluttered space. So, get rid of anything you don’t use or need. If it doesn’t have a specific function, get rid of it.
  2. Create a schedule: Plan out your day, week, or month and stick to it.
  3. Set goals: Write down what you want to accomplish and break them down into smaller, achievable steps.
  4. Use a planner or calendar: Record important dates, deadlines, and appointments.
  5. Prioritize tasks: Focus on the most important tasks and tackle them first.
  6. Make “TO-DO’ lists: List tasks in order of priority and tick them off as they’re completed.
  7. Avoid multitasking: Multitasking can be counterproductive. Focus on a specific task, get it done and then move on to the next task. That way each task will be completed to the best of your ability.
  8. Delegate tasks: You don’t have to do everything yourself. If you’re able to delegate then focus on those tasks which only you can do, and delegate everything else.
  9. Establish a routine: That way you’ll get used to doing things without the need to think it all through first.

Remember, becoming more organised takes time, discipline, effort, and practice.

However, if you’re persistent and consistent, you will become very organised and productive.

4. How to manage money:

For managing your money effectively, these are my essential tips: –

  1. Set financial goals,
  2. Create a budget,
  3. Track your expenses,
  4. Prioritize needs over wants,
  5. Save for emergencies,
  6. Invest wisely, and
  7. Avoid high-interest, unsecured debt.

Assuming you have a limited income, you must spend your money wisely.

Your priorities must always be providing a roof over your head, and putting food on the table. And paying all your regular bills, of course.

Never, ever buy discretionary items using unsecured debt like credit cards, Klarna, or hire purchase arrangements. The interest rates are always astronomically high and the debt burden can rise quicker than your ability to repay it.

Follow these steps, and you will be able to manage your finances effectively and achieve your financial goals.

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5. How to spend wisely:

This is closely related to managing your money, of course.

If your aim is to spend wisely, then there are five questions you should ask yourself before making any purchase. These are as follows: –

  1. Do I really need it?
  2. Will I really use it?
  3. Can I really afford it?
  4. If I didn’t have it, would it really matter?
  5. Does it represent good value for money?

If you answer ‘No’ to the first four questions, the fifth question is irrelevant.

A negative on all or even most of the first four questions means, don’t buy the item. Simple!

And even if you do think you need it, never buy anything if you do not have the money to pay for the item right now. Never, ever incur debt for anything you can live without.

It’s better to do without than to run up debt on a credit card to pay for discretionary purchases.

And never, ever overpay for anything. Overpaying means the price is inconsistent with the value on offer.

Hopefully, this will logically flow from above but, avoid impulse buys. Think twice before making purchases, especially on high-cost items.

And, of course, shop around. Compare prices and look for deals to get the best value for your money.

Though it might run counter to modern thinking, use cash wherever possible. Using cash instead of credit cards can help you stick to your budget and avoid overspending.

Remember: spending wisely is all about being mindful of what you are spending and why.

6. How to find a job:

Here are some tips on how to find a job:

  1. Compile an inventory of the skills, knowledge and experience you have to offer.
  2. Define your job search goals and prioritize your objectives.
  3. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills, knowledge and experience.
  4. Network with professionals in your industry and attend job fairs and networking events.
  5. Utilize job search websites and job boards to find open positions that match what you have to offer and what you’re looking for.
  6. Practice your interviewing skills and be prepared to showcase your qualifications. See 6 TOP JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU PREPARE for typical questions for which you should be very well-prepared.

Remember, finding a job takes time and effort, but with persistence and preparation, you can land your dream job.

Here are three other job search resources that you might find useful: –

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7. How to deal with failure:

Firstly, you need to put failure into perspective. Failure is not a person. Put simply, failure is just an outcome you didn’t want.

Everyone fails occasionally. That’s how we learn and that’s how we gain that valuable commodity known as experience.

Failure is a natural part of life and valuable, so embrace it to learn the lessons it provides. To put it another way, learn the lessons and then move on.

Here are some coping strategies to help you deal with failure: –

  1. Accept that you didn’t get the outcome you wanted.
  2. Practice self-compassion and acknowledge your emotions.
  3. Reflect on the experience and identify what went wrong.
  4. Set realistic goals and break them down into smaller, achievable steps.
  5. Seek support from friends, family, or a mentor.
  6. Take a break and engage in activities that bring you joy and help you relax.
  7. Don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re as good as anyone.
  8. Try again; this time applying the lessons you’ve learned.

Remember, failure is not the end of the world. It’s an opportunity to learn and grow, and with time and effort, you can bounce back stronger.

There’s nothing wrong with making mistakes. Everyone does sometimes. Just don’t make a habit of making the same mistakes too often.

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8. How to stand up for yourself:

If you don’t stand up for yourself, it’s unlikely that anyone else will.

You don’t have to accept the unacceptable.

That doesn’t mean you have to be aggressive. You just must be willing to push back, politely but firmly, and look after your own interests.

When it comes to standing up for yourself, there are three things to keep in mind.

  1. Be assertive and clear about your needs and feelings. This can involve using “I” statements, such as “I feel upset when you do X, can you please not do that?“
  2. Be respectful and open to other perspectives, as standing up for yourself doesn’t mean being aggressive or dismissive of others.
  3. Be consistent in standing up for yourself so that others know what to expect from you.

It is a fact that you’ll get far more respect from other people if you stand up for yourself. No one respects a doormat.

Though it can seem hard at times, if you’re persistent and you make it your modus operandi, eventually it will come naturally to you.

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9. How to talk to strangers:

During our working lives, and indeed our social lives, we all must engage with random people we do not know.

It can seem intimidating sometimes to engage with people we don’t really know.

However, the trick is to take a genuine interest in people.

Everyone likes to feel that others are interested in what they have to say.

Here are my top tips to help you start a conversation with a stranger: –

  1. Start with a friendly greeting, such as “Hi, how are you?“
  2. Ask questions, “Do you work for the host, or are you a visitor like me?”
  3. If you know their name, even if just because it’s on a name badge, use it. Everyone likes to hear others saying their name. “Oh, hello Bill. That’s an impressive camera you have there.”
  4. Find a common ground, such as a shared interest, occupation, or location.
  5. Use open-ended questions to encourage the other person to speak. For instance, “What were you hoping to gain from attending this conference, Joan?”
  6. Be respectful and considerate of the other person’s feelings and boundaries.

Remember; they feel slightly intimidated and uncomfortable too. We all feel a little vulnerable in such situations.

Talking to strangers can be uncomfortable at first, but it’s also a great way to expand your social circle and make new friends and business contacts.

Never be afraid to approach someone, engage positively, and introduce yourself.

And if you are in business, exchange business cards.

You never know when a new business contact may prove very useful to you.

Conclusion:

To succeed, you’ll need to be a self-starter. You’ll need to manage your time effectively. Being well organized is another prerequisite for being successful too.

If achieving financial freedom is your aim, then you’ll need to manage your money. That starts with learning to spend wisely.

And if you want money, you’ll need the ability to find a job. Finding a job means you must learn to deal with failure. And you must learn to stand up for yourself too.

Another essential skill is communication. And you’ll develop effective communication skills if you can learn to talk to strangers.

All of these skills can be mastered effectively, and people do. So can you. Good luck.

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18 inspirational quotes about people

10/15/2025 by
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Today I offer you some quotes about people.

Love them or hate them, we can’t live without them, can we?

That’s because, as human beings, we’re social animals. We’re not solitary animals like cats. We live in communities, and we need other people in our lives because we depend on each other.

So value the people in your life. Don’t neglect them; make time for them. Life’s short, and if you ever get sick or infirm, you’ll need them.

Your career may be important to you, but it won’t take care of you in difficult times, will it? For that, you’ll need your friends and family, surely?

Work is important, of course, but people are much more important.

So get the balance right because life goes by all too quickly, and if people think you have no interest in them, one day you’ll find that they no longer have any interest in you.

Value your family and friends, and make time to enjoy their company.

If you have good family and friends, then that is real wealth.

Life’s very special when you have other people. If you don’t believe me, try loneliness.

You’ll soon realize how much you enjoy the company of other people, regardless of how much they might drive you nuts on occasion.

Here are 18 inspirational quotes about people to reinforce my point.

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Quotes about people (1-10)

  1. People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. ~John C. Maxwell
  2. The only normal people are those you don’t know very well. ~Alfred Adler
  3. People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. ~Isaac Asimov
  4. Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen. ~Michael Jordan
  5. Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people. ~Steve Jobs
  6. The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you and whose presence calls forth your best. ~Epictetus
  7. A people without the knowledge of their history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. ~Marcus Garvey
  8. The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. ~Kobe Bryant
  9. No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind. ~Taylor Swift
  10. The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Quotes about people (11-18)

  1. Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~Marcel Proust
  2. You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. ~Abraham Lincoln
  3. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou
  4. The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts. ~Bertrand Russell
  5. I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone. ~Robin Williams
  6. Stay positive and happy. Work hard and don’t give up hope. Be open to criticism and keep learning. Surround yourself with happy, warm and genuine people. ~Tena Desae
  7. Goodness is about character – integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. ~Dennis Prager
  8. There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and there are people who wonder what happened. To be successful, you need to be a person who makes things happen. ~Jim Lovell
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How to find and do work you love, now and forever

10/13/2025 by

How to find and do work you love? A great question for all you very intelligent readers to contemplate today.

Now, not everyone will find the answer, of course, but most people frequently ask this question in my experience.

Job satisfaction:

How many people would say they get job satisfaction from their work, in percentage terms?

Apparently, it’s only around 20%.

That would suggest that 80% of all people hate their jobs.

If true, I think that matters, and it’s especially relevant to society if you think about it. Why?

Quite simply, because it suggests that most people will not be quite as productive as they might otherwise be. Let’s face it, you can’t really be at your most productive if you’re not happy in your job.

A sense of purpose:

So dear reader, which side are you on?

Does the work you do place you in the 20% who enjoy job satisfaction, or are you one of the 80%?

Essentially, job satisfaction comes as a result of doing work that gives us a sense of purpose.

If we have a genuine sense of purpose, we’ll have a strong desire to do our work well. And we can only do it to the best of our ability if it really matters to us.

Doing our work well matters because that’s how we make a difference.

Hence, that’s how we make a contribution and leave a legacy behind us.

So in that sense, job satisfaction certainly matters.

Consider your work:

Does your work really matter to you?

And does it give you a sense of purpose? Perhaps it’s simply the means for paying your bills?

Do you get out of bed each morning looking forward to the day ahead?

No job is ever perfect, but given that work takes up a third of our lives, it’s essential we enjoy what we do and derive at least some job satisfaction from it.

Maybe there’ll be some elements of a given job we dislike, but mostly we should enjoy our work because that way we’re better placed to do it well.

In the inspirational TEDx Talk video embedded below, Scott Dinsmore explains how, during the early part of his career, he was encouraged to do any job just to build up his resumé.

However, he very quickly realized that this approach was unwise and resulted in no job satisfaction.

He makes his point with an excellent quote from Warren Buffett who said, “Taking any job just to build your resumé is like putting off s*x until your old age.”

Now, why would that make sense?

Experience is important, of course, but work should not just be about building your resumé.

Work should be about adding value and making a meaningful contribution to society.

It should be about using your skills and natural talent to make a difference to the lives of others.

So, if success is your aim, then the work you do must matter to you.

If you find work you enjoy, then job satisfaction will follow.

Put simply, if you like the work you do, you’ll do it well. And if you do it well, people will notice. And once people begin to notice you, then you’re on your way to achieving real success.

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The trick is to find work that you can’t not do.

Something you’d happily do for nothing if you couldn’t find someone to pay you to do it.

That’s the basis for real job satisfaction.

All of this is more easily said than done, of course.

Perhaps you’ve no idea about what matters to you in terms of work.

If you’re relatively young and new to the world of work, how could you possibly know? In that case, you need to start improving your basic knowledge and awareness.

1. Know yourself:

A good starting point for improving your knowledge is becoming a self-expert. Knowing just what you have in your arsenal.

  • What are your unique strengths?
  • What are your weaknesses?
  • What fills you with enthusiasm?
  • What fills you with dread?
  • What do you love to do?
  • What do you hate doing?

If I asked someone you knew well to tell me what you’re good at, what would they say?

  • For what activity do they regard you as the ‘go to’ person?
  • What do they regularly thank you for?
  • What would you do for fun if you couldn’t do it for a living?
  • On what activity can you lose yourself for hours at a time?

By answering these questions and others like them, you’ll get a better idea of what you’re looking for. And let’s face it, if you don’t know what you’re looking for, you’ll never find it.

2. Know your values:

What do you regard as your set of values? What moral framework matters to you when you’re making decisions?

What would you not do simply because you wouldn’t want to disappoint your family? What would make you feel proud if you were to tell your family that’s what you’re doing?

Anything you choose to do should be congruent with your own set of values.

3. Know your experiences:

The most powerful lessons in life come from the mistakes we make. The lessons we learn from our own mistakes and the things we’ve done are collectively known as experience. And experience is a valuable commodity.

Pay attention to your experience. Think about the things you’ve done right. Think about the things you’ve done wrong.

When have you felt completely in control of a situation, regardless of the challenges you face?

When have you felt completely out of your depth?

Think about the things you’ve enjoyed doing. Think about those activities you really hated.

4. Know what matters to you:

In crude but simple language, the underlying question here is, “What is it that you actually DO ‘give a sh*t’ about?”

We tend to do stuff because other people suggest it’s what we should be doing. However, it really should be about what actually matters to us.

Identify what it is that makes you come alive and makes you feel energized.

John Lennon’s Aunt Mimi famously said, “Playing the guitar is all very well, John, but you’ll never make a living at it.”

Fortunately, John didn’t listen to her, and his guitar helped him to make a very lucrative living because he really enjoyed writing songs and playing music.

In fact, his creative output continues to generate millions of dollars for his estate 45 years after his death.

John Lennon did well because he did something he enjoyed doing, and he didn’t allow himself to be influenced by those who thought he should pursue a different line of work.

Confidence compounds:

By working to your strengths, your confidence will grow.

Each success you have will improve your confidence. And as your confidence grows, one success will lead to another. It’s a virtuous circle.

Environment matters too:

Jim Rohn once said, “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”

Personally, I think this is true.

The people around you really do matter.

They influence you, and their attitude rubs off on you.

Human beings are social animals, and we exist within groups. We also have to fit into the group otherwise we’re very quickly ostracized by other group members.

Hang around with people who inspire possibility. People who lift you up and not pull you down. Mix with people who will influence you in a positive way. Find role models from whom you can learn.

How to find and do work you love:

Scott Dinsmore’s mission is to change the world by helping people find what excites them and build a career around the work only they are capable of doing.

If you can find the work you are compelled to do, then you can add real value to your fellow human beings.

Discover what you’re really meant to do and you’ll be on to a winner.

You’ll also get maximum job satisfaction.

Therefore, in conclusion, if you’ve yet to find what you’re looking for, then keep looking until you do.

In the meantime, I recommend that you watch the video. It is thought-provoking and compelling, and it will be a good use of your time.

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15 Quotes by Marcus Aurelius to inspire you

10/11/2025 by
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Today I am exploring some quotes by Marcus Aurelius to inspire you, dear reader.

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor who ruled jointly with Lucius Verus and then later with his son, Commodus. He was the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors.

Marcus Aurelius was a practitioner of Stoicism and his untitled writing, commonly known as Meditations, is regarded as a significant source of our modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy.

It is considered by many commentators to be one of the greatest works of philosophy.

Here are 15 quotes by Marcus Aurelius that will provide insight into his personal philosophy.

Quotes by Marcus Aurelius:

  1. Each day provides its own gifts. ~Marcus Aurelius
  2. Our life is what our thoughts make it. ~Marcus Aurelius
  3. A man’s worth is no greater than his ambitions. ~Marcus Aurelius
  4. The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing. ~Marcus Aurelius
  5. Reject your sense of injury, and the injury itself disappears. ~Marcus Aurelius 
  6. Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. ~Marcus Aurelius
  7. When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~Marcus Aurelius
  8. It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. ~Marcus Aurelius
  9. Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one. ~Marcus Aurelius
  10. Accept the things to which fate binds you and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart. ~Marcus Aurelius
  11. You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. ~Marcus Aurelius
  12. That which is not good for the bee hive cannot be good for the bees. ~Marcus Aurelius
  13. The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. ~Marcus Aurelius
  14. He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. ~Marcus Aurelius
  15. The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth you have given away. ~Marcus Aurelius

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15 inspirational quotes by Dalai Lama

10/10/2025 by

Today, I am exploring quotes by Dalai Lama for you, dear reader.

The Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader committed to promoting values such as love, patience, humility, tolerance, compassion, contentment, forgiveness, and self-discipline.

His most important messages include the importance of happiness and world peace.

Quotes by the Dalai Lama have spread widely, and he’s generally a respected thinker around the world.

So if you aim to live a positive and fulfilled life, then you might just be inspired by these 15 quotes by Dalai Lama. 

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Quotes by Dalai Lama:

  1. Choose to be optimistic, it feels better. ~Dalai Lama
  2. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. ~Dalai Lama
  3. Instead of wondering WHY this is happening to you, consider why this is happening to YOU. ~Dalai Lama
  4. Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day. ~Dalai Lama
  5. Neither a space station nor an enlightened mind can be realized in a day. ~Dalai Lama
  6. Judge your success by what you had to give up to get it. ~Dalai Lama
  7. A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering. ~Dalai Lama
  8. Through violence, you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another. ~Dalai Lama
  9. If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. ~Dalai Lama
  10. It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view. ~Dalai Lama
  11. The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness. ~Dalai Lama
  12. If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever. ~Dalai Lama
  13. The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts. ~Dalai Lama
  14. I will not propose to you that my way is best. The decision is up to you. If you find some point which may be suitable to you, then you can carry out experiments for yourself. If you find that it is of no use, then you can discard it. ~Dalai Lama
  15. Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or non-believing, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, we are all equal. We all share basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and love. We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering. Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones. We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek. On this fundamental level, religion, ethnicity, culture, and language make no difference. ~Dalai Lama
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15 Quotes by Dr Seuss that are an inspiration to all

10/09/2025 by

Quotes by Doctor Seuss are some of my favourite quotes of all time.

Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name Doctor Seuss, was an American author, political cartoonist, poet, animator, book publisher, and artist, famous for authoring more than 60 children’s books.

Through his work, he left the world with his indelible spirit imprinted on the pages of his many famous books.

His wisdom and humour remain timeless, and they are beloved by children all over the world.

Dr Seuss’s work is unlikely to be forgotten, and it’ll continue to capture readers’ imaginations for generations to come.

Here are 15 quotes by Dr Seuss that are an inspiration for everyone.

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Quotes by Dr Seuss:

  1. Only you can control your future.
  2. Take every chance. Drop every fear.
  3. A person’s a person, no matter how small.
  4. Why fit in when you were born to stand out?
  5. You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.
  6. If you never did you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.
  7. It’s not about what it is; it’s about what it can become.
  8. Today I shall behave as if this is the day I will be remembered.
  9. To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.
  10. With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good street.
  11. Sometimes you’ll never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
  12. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.
  13. You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!
  14. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.
  15. Life’s too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
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17 jokes that will make you laugh out loud

10/08/2025 by

We all need more opportunities to laugh out loud, so I’ve gathered some more jokes by trawling the Internet just for you, dear reader.

I cannot be sure who wrote them originally, but I’d be happy to credit the authors if anyone can identify them.

In the meantime, here are today’s 17 jokes that will make you laugh out loud. Indeed, they made me smile.

Laugh out loud (1-7):

  • What do you call someone wearing a belt with a watch attached to it?
  • A waist of time.
  • Did you hear about the guy who broke both his left arm and left leg?
  • He’s all right now.
  • Why does Humpty Dumpty love autumn?
  • Because he had a great fall.
  • How can you get four suits for a dollar?
  • Buy a deck of cards.
  • Why didn’t the melons get married?
  • Because they cantaloupe.
  • What’s the difference between roast beef and pea soup?
  • Anyone can roast beef but nobody can pee soup!
  • What’s the difference between snowmen and snowwomen?
  • Snowballs.
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Laugh out loud (8-17):

  • What did the bartender say to the drunk who walked into the bar with jumper cables around his neck?
  • You can stay but don’t try to start anything.
  • What’s the difference between a tire and 365 used condoms?
  • One’s a Goodyear. The other’s a great year.
  • Thieves stole a truck full of Viagra today.
  • The police are on the lookout for two hardened criminals.
  • I always sleep better naked.
  • Why can’t the flight attendant understand this?
  • A police officer asked me where I was between 5 and 6.
  • He seemed irritated when I said kindergarten.
  • What do you call a caveman with wind?
  • A blast from the past.
  • The waitress asked, “You wanna box for those leftovers?”
  • I said, “No, but I’ll arm wrestle you for them.” 
  • Thousands of eggs have been stolen from a local farm.
  • Police believe poachers are to blame.
  • I’ve taken up a new sport. It’s called silent tennis.
  • It is just like regular tennis, but without the racket.
  • I’m writing a book about all the things I should be doing in my life.
  • It’s an oughtobiography.

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21 thought-provoking one-liners you’ll love

10/08/2025 by

Today I’m exploring thought-provoking one-liners.

I love a good one-line quote.

They can be powerful and useful when you need to reinforce a point during a presentation or when you’re trying to make your case in a debate or argument.

Here are 21 great, thought-provoking one-liners, all of which made me think.

Enjoy them all.

Thought-provoking one-liners (1 – 10)

People may hear your words but they feel your attitude. ~John C. Maxwell

The only source of knowledge is experience. ~Albert Einstein

There is no substitute for hard work. ~Thomas A. Edison

To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. ~Aldous Huxley

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved. ~George MacDonald

Thinking will not overcome fear but action will. ~W. Clement Stone

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. ~Thomas A. Edison

The most violent element in society is ignorance. ~Emma Goldman

Lost time is never found again. ~Benjamin Franklin

The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows. ~Aristotle Onassis

Thought-provoking one-liners (11 – 21)

You have to dream before your dreams can come true. ~APJ Abdul Kalam

Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. ~Jim Rohn

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. ~Joseph Addison

Health is not valued till sickness comes. ~Thomas Fuller

Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich. ~Napoleon Bonaparte

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. ~Dalai Lama

Fame is fickle food upon a shifting plate. ~Emily Dickinson

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. ~Bob Marley

Anybody who thinks money will make you happy hasn’t got money. ~David Geffen

Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway. ~John Wayne

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art. ~Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

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32 witty, one-liner jokes about getting old to make you smile

10/08/2025 by

Looking for some jokes about getting old, dear reader? Well, today I can offer you 32 of them.

Whether you’re young or old, I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to a few of them.

I hope you enjoy them all and I hope they make you smile. Certainly, they all made me smile.

And remember this; we all get older, but getting old is a state of mind much more than anything else. You don’t have to let the old man or woman in.

Anyway, take a few moments to read them all and then pass them on.

Jokes about getting old:

The older I get, the earlier it gets late.

Women rarely admit their age; men rarely act it.

I’m so old that my first car was a covered wagon.

How come everyone my age seems older than me?

I’m at the age where I can’t keep up with all the things I hate.

A wise man remembers a woman’s birthday but never her age.

I’m so old, I can remember when emojis were called hieroglyphics.

Regular naps will prevent old age, especially if taken while driving.

Ageing gracefully is the polite way of saying you’re slowly looking worse.

You know you’re old when dining out means catching the early bird special.

We were so poor growing up we could only listen to Simon or Garfunkel.

You know you’re old when people call at 9 pm and ask, “Did I wake you?”

I believe in loyalty. So, when I got to a certain age, I decided to stick with it.

My wife’s so vain, she’d rather pay full price than admit she’s a senior citizen.

I’d like to say I’m ageing like fine wine, but in my case, it’s more like a fine banana.

I like older women because they’re used to life’s disappointments, so they’re ready for me.

When you’re old, getting lucky is walking into a room and remembering exactly why you’re there.

Old age is when your old classmates are so grey, wrinkled, and bald that they no longer recognize you.

If it’s your birthday today, you should congratulate yourself. Especially if you’re still able to remember it.

The older I get, the more cults make perfect sense. Do you know how hard it is to make friends as an adult?

You know you’re getting old when you have more candles on your cake than friends at your birthday party.

The skill of the diplomat is the ability to tell someone to go to Hell in such a way that they’ll look forward to the trip.

Old age is when you’re faced with two temptations and you choose the one that will get you home by nine o’clock.

The best moment of a woman’s life isn’t giving birth, it’s seeing an old adversary and realizing how fat and ugly she is now.

When you’re young, you make a lot of noise just having fun. When you’re old, you make even more noise just bending over.

I wanted to look distinguished in my old age, so I grew a beard. Turns out the statement I’m making is more like, “Discount, please, I’m a senior!”

When I was a boy, I had a disease that required me to eat dirt three times a day in order to survive. Fortunately, my older brother told me about it.

When I was young, I did stupid things because I didn’t know any better. Now I know better, I still do stupid things, but I can’t help it.

I always feel better when my doctor says something is normal for my age, but then I remember that death will be normal for my age at some point.

I’ve reached the age where looking in the mirror is like checking the news. I know there’ll be some new developments I won’t like.

When you’re young, embarrassment is forgetting to zip up your fly. When you’re old, embarrassment is forgetting to unzip your fly.

As I get older and remember all the people I’ve lost along the way, I think to myself maybe a career as a tour guide wasn’t the right one for me.

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