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27 Quotes by Groucho Marx to amuse you

03/25/2025 by Roy Sutton

Groucho Marx, born Julius Henry Marx, was an American comedian, writer, stage, film, radio, and television star and part of the successful and immensely popular comedy act known as The Marx Brothers.

Groucho was known for his quick wit and he is widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era.

With his siblings, the Marx Brothers, Groucho Marx made 13 feature films, but he also had a successful solo career in radio and television.

Here are 27 quotes by Groucho Marx which illustrate his quick wit.

Quotes by Groucho Marx (1-10):

I intend to live forever or die trying.
Either he’s dead or my watch has stopped.
A man’s only as old as the woman he feels.
Alimony is like buying hay for a dead horse.
Marry me and I’ll never look at another horse!
Next time I see you, remind me not to talk to you.
Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?
A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running.
I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.
She got her looks from her father. He’s a plastic surgeon.

Quotes by Groucho Marx (11-20):

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.
No man goes before his time unless the boss leaves early.
I have had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn’t it.
Anyone who says he can see through women is missing a lot.
Getting older is no problem. You just have to live long enough.
Behind every successful man is a woman, and behind her is his wife.
Why should I care about posterity? What’s posterity ever done for me?
Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them, well, I have others.
Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him.
If you’ve heard this story before, don’t stop me, because I’d like to hear it again.

Quotes by Groucho Marx (21-27):

Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?
The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that you’ve got it made.
A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere.
There’s one way to find out if a man is honest, ask him. If he says, yes, you know he’s a crook.
One morning I shot an elephant in my pyjamas. How he got into my pyjamas I’ll never know.
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.
I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book.

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15 Quotes by Tina Fey that’ll make you think

03/24/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today I’m exploring quotes by Tina Fey.

Tina Fey is one of the funniest women in show business, and she’s also a very smart lady.

Not only is she a comedian, but she’s also an actress, writer, and producer.

She’s best known for her work on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live and for creating the acclaimed situation comedy 30 Rock.

It’s always worth listening to successful people. Whatever worked for them might work for you.

So here are 15 quotes by Tina Fey to inspire you.

Quotes by Tina Fey:

Say yes and you’ll figure it out afterwards. ~Tina Fey
Confidence is 10% hard work and 90% delusion. ~Tina Fey
It will never be perfect but perfect is overrated. Perfect is boring on live TV. ~Tina Fey
Sometimes if you have a difficult decision to make, just stall until the answer presents itself. ~Tina Fey
Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions. Do your thing and don’t care if they like it. ~Tina Fey
Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles. ~Tina Fey
Stop calling each other sluts and whores; that makes it OK for guys to call you sluts and whores. ~Tina Fey
Somewhere around the fifth or seventh grade, I figured out that I could ingratiate myself to people by making them laugh. Essentially, I was just trying to make them like me. But after a while, it became part of my identity. ~Tina Fey
For my first show at SNL, I wrote a Bill Clinton sketch, and during our read-through, it wasn’t getting any laughs. This weight of embarrassment came over me, and I felt like I was sweating from my spine out. But I realized, ‘Okay, that happened, and I did not die.’ You’ve got to experience failure to understand that you can survive it. ~Tina Fey
If you want to be a screenwriter, take an acting class to get a sense of what you’re asking actors to do. Learning other skills will help you communicate with people and respect what they do. ~Tina Fey
Trying to be a leader in a sort of very atypical workplace like Saturday Night Live forces you to realize that no one wants you to be their leader. If you can help them get their thing on TV or whatever, they want that. But no adult is looking for a role model. ~Tina Fey
If you’re an actor and you don’t get cast in stuff a lot, then put together a show or hold play-reading nights at your apartment. Make your own opportunities. ~Tina Fey
After college, I knew I wanted to work in comedy, so the first thing I did was go to where the comedy was. I moved from Charlottesville to Chicago, because that’s where The Second City and Improv Olympics are. You have to go wherever you need to go to study what interests you. ~Tina Fey
It is an impressively arrogant move to conclude that just because you don’t like something, it is empirically not good. I don’t like Chinese food, but I don’t write articles trying to prove it doesn’t exist. ~Tina Fey
This is what I tell young women who ask me for career advice. People are going to try to trick you. To make you feel that you are in competition with one another. “You’re up for a promotion. If they go for a woman, it’ll be between you and Barbara.” Don’t be fooled. You’re not in competition with other women. You’re in competition with everyone. ~Tina Fey

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The Guy in the Glass and why he really matters

03/24/2025 by Roy Sutton

If you’re unfamiliar with the poem “The Guy in the Glass,” dear reader, I recommend you spend a few moments reflecting on it now.

I’m sure you’ll know that life’s not a rehearsal. Whether we like it or not, we’ll live it only once.

It seems obvious to me that we must make the most of our time and try to enjoy every moment. That’s a healthy personal philosophy by which I certainly try to live, most of the time, at least.

Enjoying every single moment is not possible, of course.

There will always be good times, but, inevitably, there will be bad times too.

Let’s face it, you couldn’t appreciate the good times without experiencing a few bad times along the way, could you?

Now, I am a firm believer in the notion that you only get out of life what you put in.

If you drift along with little effort and a lot of unwise choices, then your future is likely to be unexciting at best, unless you get very, very lucky.

Whereas making some effort to realise your full potential; deciding what you want and pursuing your dreams with hard work and determination; this approach is more likely to lead to better life experiences.

Ask yourself this question:

When I’m old and frail and reflecting on years gone by, how will I feel if I’ve wasted those years?

The problem with time is that once it’s gone, it’s gone. You can’t get it back. So, surely time is our most precious resource?

The answers to the above questions matter only to you.

You’re the one who must look at yourself in the mirror each day. You’re the one who must look yourself in the eye.

You may fool other people with tales of what might have been, but you can’t fool yourself.

Deep down, you’ll know whether you tried or not. You’ll know whether you made a lot of choices you wish you hadn’t made. You’ll know whether you cheated yourself. And let’s face it, regret lies at the heart of cheating yourself.

So my advice would be, don’t do it.

When you look in the mirror each day, ask yourself some searching questions:

Are you making the most of your natural talent, whatever that might be?

Are you looking after your body and your mind?

Are you developing habits that will be detrimental to your well-being?

Are you looking after those who matter most to you?

Can you reflect on your life so far with at least some degree of pride and satisfaction?

If you’re getting too many negative answers, then perhaps it’s time for some changes in your life, don’t you think?

Reflecting on today’s idea is what got me thinking about the poem The Guy in the Glass, mentioned above.

This poem is included as part of the process Alcoholics Anonymous uses to help its client base.

However, I think it’s relevant to us all, regardless of whether we’re alcoholics or not. The underlying message is that your behaviour should be consistent with the need we all have to be able to look ourselves in the eye.

It is a thought-provoking verse, and, despite its title, the message applies equally to men and women. The glass is, of course, the mirror on your wall. The poem was written by the late Dale Wimbrow in 1934 for publication in The American Magazine:

Poem: The Guy in the Glass

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Why your personal philosophy for life really matters

03/23/2025 by Roy Sutton

Let’s talk about philosophy for life and what it matters.

An article relating to philosophy sounds like it might prove to be a little heavy, doesn’t it, dear reader? You might think I’ll be debating the merits of Plato, Socrates, and other thought-leading philosophers. Not today, that’s for sure. My aim today is to consider the idea of your personal philosophy for life and why it matters.

Personal philosophy explained:

What do I mean by ‘your personal philosophy‘?

In this case, I’m not referring to the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence, and philosophical thinkers, past and present.

By philosophy, I’m referring to your mindset, whether it’s positive or negative, and how you choose to see the world around you.

I believe personal philosophy really does matter.

I think how you choose to look at life and the world around you will influence your life experiences to a greater degree than you might expect. It’ll also influence how happy you’ll be.

A simple philosophy:

My own personal philosophy for life is simple.

Firstly I accept the world around me is the world around me. It is what it is. Stuff happens and I have little or no control over most of what happens. That’s just life.

Politicians will come and politicians will go. They’ll promise much but deliver very little, usually.

Philosophically I accept that which I cannot influence directly. I see little point in worrying about any of it. Why worry about stuff you can’t change?

In my experience, people will always look after their own interests first.

That’s fair enough if you think about it because why would they do otherwise? If people don’t look after their own interests then no one else will that’s for sure.

The underlying point here is that most of what’s happening around us is all just noise really. All we can do is work around it.

And basically, that’s what I try to do.

Work on improving what you have to offer:

I focus on my own interests and those of my family and I always do my best to protect what’s mine.

My family will always come first and I will do anything for them. Well, anything that’s legal, at least.

To do the best for my family I recognise that I have to be the best that I can be. To have skills and knowledge that will allow me to add as much value to my work as I possibly can.

So I take personal development seriously. That way the more value I can add the greater will be my income.

I’m a reader and a keen learner and I’m constantly working to add to my skill set and knowledge. Learning for me is a lifelong process, it never stops, and I will keep learning until I no longer have the energy to pick up a book.

Learning is an investment in yourself.

I believe that the better-informed you are then the better prepared you’ll be to excel in your chosen field of work. You’ll also be better prepared to seize any opportunities that come your way too.

Income comes from serving other people:

Let’s face it, dear reader, work is just doing stuff for other people in exchange for money. Through our work, we serve other people.

We work to generate income. And we generate income to put bread on the table and a roof over ourselves and the heads of our loved ones.

While work gives us a sense of purpose and adds value to our lives, we should not live just to work. The idea should be to work to live. Well, I think so anyway.

Become financially independent:

We must work hard when we’re at work, of course, but we must enjoy life with the family as much as possible too. As they say, where I come from, we’ll be a long time dead.

My aim in life is to be financially independent with multiple income streams.

With multiple income streams, there’s a reduced risk of not having any income at all. Not having all your eggs in one basket makes a lot of sense to me.

Master the game of life:

Essentially, I see life as a game. And I aim to become a master of the game of life.

We must look after our own interests because no one else will.

We must be prepared to be ruthless when necessary. By that, I don’t mean being nasty or mean to people. However, if you don’t push hard sometimes, chances are you’ll lose out to those who are willing to make good use of their elbows.

My point is that we can’t afford to be overly sentimental, and on occasions, in making the right decisions for us it may prove to be less favourable for someone else.

If that happens, that’s life, I’m afraid. We must make decisions that are right for us.

Never lose sight of your own interests:

Sometimes you really have got to be prepared to use your elbows if you’re going to grab your fair share of life’s pie. Don’t be too willing to let other people go first. You might find there’s nothing left for you.

As always there’s a balance to be struck of course but never lose sight of your own interests and never do anything which works against your own interests.

There is no utopian place where all’s well and the sun shines every day. Life’s life. Some of it’s good and some of it’s not quite so good.

However in the end it’s what we make of it that counts. We get out what we put in. There’s no free ride for anyone. On Spaceship Earth we’re all crew.

Don’t let life steal your joy:

All you can do with life is deal with it as best you can.

Enjoy the summers but make sure you’re prepared for the winters too. There will always be winters. Winters always follow summers, so be prepared.

Enjoy the good times and when life gets difficult all you can do is take it on the chin and move on.

Worrying about anything you cannot control just steals your joy and spoils your day.

Life’s too short.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are and most of all enjoy every minute because the years all go by in the blink of an eye. So don’t die before you’ve lived.

And always make time for friends and loved ones. Without them, you have nothing at all.

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13 tips for improving your personal happiness

03/23/2025 by Roy Sutton

You’ll be as happy as you choose to be. You might not think so, but that is a fact.

Yes, life can be challenging. Yes, life can be full of frustrations and disappointments. And yes, other people can drive you nuts at times.

No one’s life is perfect and everyone has problems. They’re facts too.

However, your level of personal happiness will be dictated by how you choose to look at life.

You can let life’s challenges make you feel miserable or you can refuse to let anything get you down.

Just say to yourself, I’m going to be happy and nothing is going to stop me.

You’ll find that being happy isn’t as hard as it appears to be at times.

Here are 13 ways that will help you increase your sense of personal happiness and improve your life too:-

Tips for improving your personal happiness

1. Talk to yourself positively:

One of the greatest contributors to unhappiness is what’s going on in our heads.

Everyone is prone to self-doubt and feelings of not being quite good enough.

Everyone worries about being found out in their job.

It’s easy to assume that in some way you’re not very good at what you do and you think eventually someone will notice. Have you had that experience dear reader?

We all struggle to appreciate that we’re actually better than we think we are and that if we really couldn’t do the work for which we are paid, someone would have noticed already and they would have said something.

Negative self-talk can grind you down. So, stop it now.

Replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk.

Tell yourself constantly that you’re better than you think you are and that you have every reason to like yourself.

And adopt this saying as your mantra:

I’m as good as anyone and I will show them all that I’m better than most!

Repeat it to yourself frequently and whenever even the slightest hint of doubt pops into your mind.

2. Value people:

Your social network, i.e. the people with whom you interact, and your relationships are essential to your happiness.

Human beings are social animals. We’re not solitary creatures like cats. We need other people, frustrating as some of them can be at times.

Remember we’re all different. We’re all individuals. So accept people for who they are and what they are. Everyone has many sides to their personalities. No one is perfect.

So look for the good in people and don’t judge their less flattering sides too harshly. Never forget, we all have a less flattering side.

However, keep away from personality clashes and arguments. Let go of any resentment you may feel towards individuals. Just remember they’re not perfect, just like you.

If an argument seems inevitable, seek first to understand and then to be understood.

By understanding the other person’s point of view and why they feel the way they feel, you just might find you get along with them so much better.

And even if after you’ve listened carefully, if you still think they’re wrong, so what?

You can always agree to disagree.

You don’t have to prove you’re right and they’re wrong.

It doesn’t have to be about you proving you’re right all the time.

Peace and harmony are of much greater value to your happiness than being proved right.

So just let it go.

3. Be grateful:

Being grateful for whatever you have, is an important part of your happiness.

Being thankful is a great attitude to develop.

If you think about it, I’m sure there will be at least as few things for which you can be truly thankful. Simple things like having a laugh with a friend whilst having a coffee or a meal.

They don’t have to be big things.

Little things that put a smile on your face are far more important to your personal happiness than any amount of material possessions.

In fact, material possessions don’t make you happy at all. Mostly the resulting clutter they create is just a source of stress and extra work.

Take the time to thank those people who provide you with even the smallest things. Making a point of saying thank you will help you realize just how abundant your life is in reality.

4. Avoid doom and gloom:

The media tends to focus on bad news.

Unfortunately, bad news attracts more attention than good news and media channels are focused on ratings. They make money from eyeballs watching and ears listening.

They’re in the business of making money not cheering you up, so they’ll focus on bad news always.

It is a fact that most news is depressing and stressful.

With 24-hour rolling news channels, our lives are filled with a lot of stuff that can fill us with doom and gloom, if we’re not careful.

Watching, listening to, or reading the news will detract from your personal happiness.

So, if the news is just a source of doom and gloom then it’s a good idea to get less of it, don’t you think?

Switch it off and find something else to do that will cheer you up.

5. Manage your time wisely:

Your time is precious and it should be used and managed wisely.

Just because someone expects a piece of your time doesn’t mean they’re entitled to it.

Only you can judge whether they’re worthy of your time. And it’s perfectly reasonable to say “No!” if you think that’s appropriate.

No one has an unlimited amount of time. We all have just 168 hours per week. So we all must make the most of our time because time is far too important to waste.

If someone requests a piece of your time then make sure they have a very good reason to justify it. Otherwise, just say No politely but very firmly.

It’s your life, so live it your way.

6. Find something to make you laugh:

Let’s face it, life is far too short to be serious all the time.

Occasionally we need to laugh to alleviate our stress levels.

Laughter is the best medicine, or so they say. And I think it’s true. A good laugh can cheer you up.

So make sure you enjoy a good laugh at least once a day. It may be watching a sitcom you love or a funny animal video on YouTube. Whatever puts a smile on your face then that’s fine. You need to smile because it will help you relax.

It may be a funny joke that makes you laugh.

And if that happens, remember to share the joke with family and friends. That way you get to laugh twice. Once when you hear the joke and again when you share it.

Laugh and laugh vigorously every single day.

7. Say how you feel:

If people matter to you then be sure to let them know occasionally.

Don’t be afraid to communicate your feelings, affections, friendship and passion to people around you.

Being open about your feelings is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength.

It’s a sign that you’re confident enough in yourself to let people know what they mean to you.

It’s a sign that you recognize how important it is for people to know that they matter to you. They’ll appreciate it and that will enhance the bond between you.

8. Avoid negative emotions:

Pent-up feelings of anger and frustration are bad for your health.

Yes, we all feel angry occasionally but suppressing it is counter-productive.

If you’re not happy about something it’s better to say so.

Occasionally you may need to say so forcefully too. However, never say it in a way that’s mean and hurtful. That’s just being unpleasant.

And if you do say something which you later recognize as mean and hurtful then apologize. Never be afraid, or too proud, to apologize.

You won’t be the first person to say something you later regret but don’t compound the offence but failing to offer a sincere apology.

At the very least that will show you’re big enough to recognize when you’re in the wrong.

If you can learn to express your anger and frustration in a way that will not cause injury or hurt to anyone then you’ll be on the road to being a very decent human being.

9. Have a sense of purpose:

It’s important to have a sense of purpose.

To work each day at something in which you excel and which gets you out of bed in the morning.

Working hard at something you love can bring you great personal contentment.

Your work is your contribution to society and potentially the legacy you leave behind.

For instance, John Lennon left a wonderful collection of songs that we still listen to today almost 40 years after his death. That’s a fantastic legacy.

Work gives you a sense that you can finish tasks.

Work is a source of satisfaction when you take on a challenge and use your skills and know-how to complete it. In this way, you grow in character.

Through your work, you use your time profitably and when the working day is done you feel you’ve earned your rest and recreation.

Work well done, with a sense of purpose, will make you feel good about yourself.

10. Never stop learning:

Learning does not finish when you leave school or college. Learning is a lifelong process. And it does not necessarily involve formal tuition.

You can be self-taught and learn by doing.

You can read books and watch instructional DVDs or video tutorials on YouTube.

You can listen to audiobooks and podcasts in your car or whilst travelling on public transport.

So be a committed student and work constantly on being a master of your craft.

Working constantly on achieving mastery will increase the value you can offer in the workplace and it will make you a very attractive proposition in the job market.

Learning is a joyful exercise, particularly if it’s a subject you love.

The more you learn, the greater will be the number of skills you can offer. The more skills you have the more value you add. So, learn something new every day.

And remember; learning will also broaden your horizons. Learning is a positive experience, so never stop learning.

11. The power of faith:

Faith can be a great comfort in times of trial. Believing there is some higher power helps us to appreciate our place within the universe. We are nothing more than specs of dust in a great cosmic cloud, or at least that’s the way it seems.

Faith adds discipline to your life. Whichever faith you choose is not important. Well, I don’t think so anyway. However being part of a spiritual group with its singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations encourages inner peace and personal well-being.

It also encourages the idea of service and putting others first.

Never underestimate the power of faith.

12. Minimise your exposure to pollution:

Pollution comes in many forms but it all takes its toll on your happiness and well-being.

Life is full of toxins, hazardous places, loud noises, light pollution and much more.

Minimize your exposure to these negative elements because they’re an assault on your senses and they’re not good for you if you’re over-exposed to them.

13. Take regular exercise:

A sedentary lifestyle is not healthy for anyone.

Our bodies were built for movement. So exercise daily.

That doesn’t mean you must go to the gym. Neither does it mean you must participate in formal sports teams or clubs.

You can exercise in simple ways like running, jogging, a brisk walk or even an informal game of football or tennis with friends in the local park.

Even if you’re just taking your dog for a walk then that’s exercise too.

Alternatively, perhaps you could walk to and from work, if possible, rather than using your car or public transport.

Just do what your body was made for and you will feel a bit more alive. Regular exercise improves your health and well-being.

Conclusion:

Today’s underlying message is that you can choose to be happy or not. It all depends on how you choose to look at life and the slings and arrows that life sends your way.

There’s nothing to be gained by being miserable and a sense of personal happiness is better for your health and well-being.

So choose to be happy and develop habits that will lead you to a state of personal happiness.

It’s not easy of course, and it does take some work but it’s well worth the effort.

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101 best mottos for life to inspire you

03/22/2025 by Roy Sutton

If you’ve been searching for the best mottos for life, then there are some really good ones here for you today, dear reader.

Take a few moments to be inspired by them all and see how many of them you can work into conversations over the next week or two.

My favourite is the first one. It was actually the motto of the high school I attended (well a version in Latin, “Ingenio Vivimus”). I live by this memorable motto to this day.

Do you have a favourite from the list?

Either way, if you find them interesting, please feel free to quote them and share them too.

Best mottos for life (1-20):

We live by our ingenuity.
Someday never comes.
Act in haste; repent at leisure.
Character is forged in adversity.
Loneliness is the ultimate poverty.
Life will be as good as you make it.
Nothing will change unless you do.
If it’s in the past, leave it there.
It’s not death we fear, it’s suffering.
You never know who’s watching you.
To survive we must all sell something.
Prejudice is the ugly side of insecurity.
Never be afraid to sing your own song.
Calm waters don’t make skilled sailors.
Never underestimate the power of fear.
Reward without effort is not sustainable.
It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep.
You’ll be a long time dead, so live life now.
The price of fame is the erosion of freedom.
If you can serve the many, riches will follow.

Best mottos for life (21-40):

The once unthinkable can become thinkable.
When you see crazy coming, cross the street.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
A sense of purpose is intrinsic to our happiness.
Prosperity results from enterprise and hard work.
Judge people by what they do, not what they say.
Businesses don’t provide great service, people do.
Being busy is not the same thing as adding value.
It’s easier to stay in shape than it is to get in shape.
Be the right person, and you’ll find the right person.
Ignore what others think, for they rarely think at all.
Enjoy today because tomorrow’s promised to no one.
Politics is guided more by pragmatism than principle.
You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference.
Mistakes serve as invaluable lessons we don’t forget.
Wealth comes from what you do with what you earn.
The clutter that now fills your home was once money.
When you’ve got nothing, you’ve got nothing to lose.
Who will watch the Watchmen? We must do it ourselves.
The future has yet to be written but you’ve got the pen.

Best mottos for life (41-60):

We must all work to live but we must never live to work.
Being imperfect is the one thing we all have in common.
Don’t treat yourself as an afterthought. You matter too.
You cannot save someone who doesn’t want to be saved.
Good intentions mean nothing if we fail to deliver results.
Just because they seem nice, doesn’t mean they are nice.
Silenced voices are not the same as hearts and minds won.
No amount of negative thinking will ever make you happier.
I’ll decide who I am. I won’t be pigeonholed by other people.
To conquer and subdue a people, first, you must divide them.
Every day can be a good day if you choose to see it that way.
Everyone sees things within the limits of their own perception.
Don’t settle for anything less than what you really want in life.
If you’ve got skills that are in demand, you’ll always have work.
No two people experience exactly the same journey through life.
Follow your heart for none of us know what tomorrow may bring.
Never judge anyone until you’ve walked two miles in their shoes.
Our deepest fear is that we’re inadequate and we’ll be found out.
The only part of your life that really matters is between now and dead.
What’s obvious to you is not necessarily obvious to someone else.

Best mottos for life (61-80):

You’ll never please everyone, so you might as well please yourself.
You’re not what you’ve done; you’re what you’ve had to overcome.
Don’t settle for a life you’re given. Work hard for the life you want.
We have to deal with the world as it is and not as we’d like it to be.
Don’t do unto others that which you wouldn’t want done unto you.
Life’s real priorities are a roof over your head and food on the table.
No politician has the power to improve your life. That’s for you to do.
Government debt is simply a form of taxation on future generations.
If you want to succeed then first you must believe you can succeed.
In a crowded market, fitting in is not an option. You must stand out.
If the price of anything is your peace of mind then it’s too expensive.
What you’re paid right now is not the limit of your earning potential.
You don’t need qualifications or a college degree to make an impact.
Take a look at your job and ask yourself, “What am I becoming here?”
The uncritical embrace of fashionable dogma is the folly of our times.
Humour and charm are potent assets if you’re lucky enough to have them.
What you nearly did means nothing. It’s what you’ve done that counts.
If change is to happen, you must first decide that change is necessary.
Your life experiences will be dictated by what you’re willing to settle for.
You’ll never get rich unless you master the art of paying yourself first.

Best mottos for life (81-101):

Do what you do best. Add real value and over time you’ll get noticed.
Never, ever think you’re not good enough. You’re as good as anyone.
When it comes to temptation, the easiest one to resist is the first one.
For everything, there’s a price and that price must always be paid first.
Money’s not important but it’s up there with oxygen for sustaining life.
Your attention is valuable, so it has a price. Don’t give it away cheaply.
You’ll never get anywhere unless you’re determined to get somewhere.
The best way to learn is on the job. Nothing beats hands-on experience.
Never let anyone dull your sparkle. You were put on this earth to shine.
No lesson’s more powerful than lessons learned from mistakes we make.
Once you recognise you’re being used, you’re a fool if you let it carry on.
Your circumstances do not dictate your life experiences, your choices do.
If you want your kids to be happy, presence matters more than presents.
Life’s too short to waste any of it arguing with strangers on social media.
There are people who get off on being deeply unpleasant to other people.
Time is our most precious resource, yet we often give it away so cheaply.
You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails.
A good relationship requires compromise but never requires self-sacrifice.
People will always have problems needing solutions. That’s an opportunity.
You’re younger today than you’ll ever be again. Make the most of life now.
Don’t let your mouth overload your back. It’s perfectly reasonable to say no.

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21 brilliant tree quotes for people seeking inspiration

03/21/2025 by Roy Sutton

Here are some truly brilliant tree quotes for people seeking inspiration today.

These are some of my favourite quotes.

Enjoy them all and see whether you can use one or two of these to reinforce a point today.

Tree quotes to inspire (1-12):

By the fruits which it bears is the tree known. ~Jan Hus
One that would have the fruit must climb the tree. ~Thomas Fuller
A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees. ~William Blake
Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit. ~Khalil Gibran
Until you learn to play what you want to hear, you’re barking up the wrong tree. ~Billy Gibbons
Nothing on this earth is standing still. It’s either growing or it’s dying. No matter if it’s a tree or a human being. ~Lou Holtz
You never quite know what you do in life that leaves a seed behind that grows into an oak tree. ~Michael Portillo
Success is carved out of a hard tree. It doesn’t just happen. It’s the people who stick to it that succeed. ~Jaclyn Smith
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. ~Abraham Lincoln
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. ~Warren Buffett
A man doesn’t plant a tree for himself. He plants it for posterity. ~Alexander Smith
People don’t remember each tree in a park but all of us benefit from the trees. And in a way, artists are like trees in a park. ~Yoko Ono

Tree quotes to inspire (13-21):

People who reach the top of the tree are only those who haven’t got the qualifications to detain them at the bottom. ~Peter Ustinov
Taste every fruit of every tree in the garden at least once. It is an insult to creation not to experience it fully. ~Stephen Fry
What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed the plum for want of courage to shake the tree? ~Logan Pearsall Smith
He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit. He that leaps the wide gulf should prevail in his suit. ~Walter Scott
Surely man was not created to be an idle fellow; he was not set in this universal orchard to stand still as a tree. ~Thomas Dekker
Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. ~Martin Luther
Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn. ~Walter Scott
Until you dig a hole; you plant a tree; you water it and make it survive; you haven’t done a thing. You’re just talking. ~Wangari Maathai
Consider a tree for a moment. As beautiful as trees are to look at, we don’t see what goes on underground – as they grow roots. Trees must develop deep roots in order to grow strong and produce their beauty. But we don’t see the roots. We just see and enjoy the beauty. In much the same way, what goes on inside of us is like the roots of a tree. ~Joyce Meyer

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15 truly inspirational quotes that are thoughtful and deep

03/20/2025 by Roy Sutton

We can all use a little inspiration occasionally; I’m sure you’ll agree, dear reader. So here are what I believe to be 15 truly inspirational quotes.

Certainly, I think they’re thought-provoking and worth a few minutes of your time.

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Truly Inspirational Quotes (1-5):

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead
If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down. ~Mary Pickford
It’s really important for children to have good morals and good manners, and that they’re thoughtful of other people and that they learn the consequences of their actions. ~Jerry Hall
Gay people are the sweetest, kindest, most artistic, warmest and most thoughtful people in the world. And since the beginning of time, all they’ve ever been is kicked. ~Little Richard
Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid. ~Bernard Meltzer

Truly Inspirational Quotes (6-10):

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ~Helen Keller
We must protect the very things that make America so special – most certainly including our civil liberties. But we cannot do so without strong national security and thoughtful and informed discourse. ~Mike Pompeo
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them and every day begin the task anew. ~Saint Francis de Sales
I used to hear on the radio people like Jack Benny or Bob Hope, but I never had any interest in their type of humour. I thought that I could do something more substantially meaningful with significant, thoughtful, analytical reflections on real-life situations. ~Jackie Mason
In a president, character is everything. A president doesn’t have to be brilliant. He doesn’t have to be clever; you can hire clever. You can hire pragmatic, and you can buy and bring in policy wonks. But you can’t buy courage and decency. You can’t rent a strong moral sense. A president must bring those things with him. He needs to have, in that much-maligned word, but a good one nonetheless, a vision of the future he wishes to create. But a vision is worth little if a president doesn’t have the character – the courage and heart – to see it through. ~Peggy Noonan

Truly Inspirational Quotes (11-15):

My guiding principles in life are to be honest, genuine, thoughtful, and caring. ~Prince William
Writing in a journal reminds you of your goals and of your learning in life. It offers a place where you can hold a deliberate, thoughtful conversation with yourself. ~Robin S. Sharma
This year, I will be more thoughtful of my fellow man; exert more effort in each of my endeavours professionally as well as personally; take love wherever I find it and offer it to everyone who will take it. ~Duane Allman
We are losing sight of civility in government and politics. Debate and dialogue is taking a back seat to the politics of destruction and anger and control. Dogma has replaced thoughtful discussion between people of differing views. ~James McGreevey
There are many who are not guilty of doing anything wrong but very guilty of sins of omission – the things they neglect to do – the good things – the kind, thoughtful words, compassionate thoughts, and hopeful attitudes they might have had towards their neighbour. ~Mother Angelica

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101 tattoo quotes that make a statement

03/19/2025 by Roy Sutton

Tattoo quotes have become highly fashionable, and having quotes inscribed on your ribs, your back or your arms can be a great way to promote your own personal philosophy or simply make a personal statement.

The important thing is to find the right quote for you. So before you ink, think.

Which quote reflects the true you?

Find something original if you can.

Don’t just go for the quote everyone else is using. Be an original, not a copy.

And if you need some suggestions, then here are 101 tattoo quotes that you might consider. Enjoy them all.

101 Tattoo Quotes (1-25):

I believe in me.
My life my way.
I can and I will. Watch me.
Think less. Live more.
You’re playing with fire.
Kind words touch hearts.
In my story, I’m the hero.
We all need love, not judgement.
Life’s short so enjoy the ride.
I’m an original, not a copy.
I may forgive but I don’t forget.
Life is a journey to infinity by bus.
No one owns me. I’m a free spirit.
Smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors.
It’s better to wait long than marry wrong.
I don’t have to prove anything to anyone.
I’m as good as anyone and better than most.
I’m an emotional being, not a thing to be used.
Things end and people change but life goes on.
I am who I am and your approval is not required.
Follow your heart but take your brains with you.
I just want to spend the rest of my life laughing.
Tomorrow is promised to no one. Live today.
Are you big enough to take this tiger for a ride?
Love given will be reflected. That goes for crap too.

101 Tattoo Quotes (26-50):

The choices you make will dictate the life you lead.
I’m stronger than I look and smarter than you think.
I can’t change the past, but I can influence the future.
I’m old enough to know better but young enough not to care.
There’s your way and there’s my way but there’s no right way.
You won’t get to second base if you don’t take both feet off first.
I’ll trust you until you give me a reason not to then I’ll never trust you again.
Making the right choices today will improve your tomorrow.
Doing better than me doesn’t mean you are better than me.
I wasn’t born just to go to work and pay bills until I die.
I may be a work in progress but I’m getting better every day.
You never really know someone until you say no to them.
It’s pointless arguing with people. They’ll believe what they want to believe.
Givers have to set limits because takers don’t have any.
I am valuable and irreplaceable.
Enjoy today for life is short and one day it will be your last.
Dare to do something that scares you.
Look back only to see how far you’ve come.
Like me, love me. Take me, leave me. Just don’t hurt me or use me.
When trust is broken, sorry means nothing.
Being alone is better than being with a liar or a cheat.
Don’t judge me until you’ve walked a mile in my shoes.
If your vibe isn’t positive I don’t need the drama.
You’re never too important to be nice to people.
Don’t trust everything you see. Even salt looks like sugar.

101 Tattoo Quotes (51-75):

There’s no such thing as failure, only feedback.
You’ll never have today again, so enjoy it.
Nothing will work unless you do.
If you have nothing in life but a good friend, you’re rich.
Loneliness doesn’t come from being alone. It comes from feeling that no one cares.
My past was a series of lessons, not a life sentence.
Don’t try to change that which can’t be changed.
Enjoy each moment because life is fleeting.
People will take everything you give and a bit more too but rarely is it truly appreciated.
Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave and impossible to forget.
Man who chases two rabbits catches neither.
Happiness is enjoying the little things in life.
Maybe I can; maybe I can’t. I won’t know unless I try.
I’m too fabulous to fit in.
I don’t want a perfect life I just want a happy life.
If you respect me and I’ll respect you.
While we try to teach our children about life, our children teach us what life is all about.
Attitude is a behaviour we choose for ourselves.
The most precious jewels I’ll ever have around my neck are the arms of my children.
Embrace who your children are and not who you’d like them to be.
The best thing about the worst of times is that you get to see everyone’s true colours.
You never know when it will be the last time, so make every time a good time.
Never allow someone else to hold the key to your happiness.
The quality of your life will depend on the degree to which you can tolerate life outside your comfort zone.
It’s not about being the best. It’s about doing your best.

101 Tattoo Quotes (76-101):

Every ending is also a beginning. Embrace the next chapter in your story.
Good things may go to those who wait but the best things go to those who hustle.
I succeed or I learn a lesson but either way I win.
Don’t lie to me. It’s not worth it and I don’t deserve it.
A positive mind finds opportunity in everything. A negative mind finds fault in everything.
I need encouragement more than I need critics.
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
Marry the right person and you’ll be happy. Marry the wrong one and you’ll be a philosopher.
There’s no such thing as failure only feedback.
Life may be hard but it’s harder if you’re stupid.
You can’t change people they must change themselves.
One good friend is worth a thousand fake ones.
I can only be myself. Anything else would be a fake.
I am unique just like everyone else.
It doesn’t matter whether you believe I can, as long as I believe I can.
If you can only be one thing, be kind.
Life is what you make it, so make it great.
A life worth living starts outside your comfort zone.
Know your why and you’ll find a way.
Every day is a new opportunity to start again.
Nothing matters much and few things really matter at all.
If you’re thinking anyway, you might as well think big.
Life is an adventure or it is nothing at all.
You become the people you surround yourself with.
I live life through the windshield, not the rearview mirror.
Words have power, use them wisely.

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101 Mottos for life to claim as your own and to inspire you

03/18/2025 by Roy Sutton

If you’re searching for mottos for life, then today I’ve curated 101 of them just for you, dear reader.

Mottos are those little phrases and sayings we all use as a source of personal motivation and inspiration.

Mottos stem mainly from social traditions, significant life events, and the personal experiences of older and wiser heads. Whatever their origins, we can all claim these mottos as our own to help propel us down the road to personal success.

So enjoy all these mottos today and see how many of them resonate with you.

Mottos for life: 1

Do no harm.
Think positive!
Who dares wins!
Never, ever give up.
Dream big. Do bigger.
Act; show; and prove!
Fake it till you make it.
Great things take time.
Someday never comes.
Be your own superhero.
Life’s what you make it.
Tomorrow’s another day.
To thine own self be true.
Keep your eye on the prize.
Believe and you can achieve.
If you know better, do better.
Stop thinking and start doing.
Mistakes are proof you’re trying.
Actions speak louder than words.
Every day is another opportunity.
Life’s short, so choose happiness.
Risk and reward go hand-in-hand.
One person can make a difference.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
There’s no traffic on the extra mile.
Vision without action is a daydream.
Words have power. Use them wisely.
Be the reason someone smiles today.
Words and ideas can change the world.
A day without laughter is a day wasted.
A bad day’s not the same as a bad life.
Good things come to those who hustle.
There’s magic on the other side of fear.
Push yourself. No one will do it for you.
To get ahead, first, you must get started.

Mottos for life: 2

Go boldly in the direction of your dreams.
Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
You’ll never have today again, so enjoy it.
Life’s a daring adventure or nothing at all.
You are the sum total of your experiences.
Self-care is how you take your power back.
One day or Day One? The decision’s yours.
Be yourself. An original is better than a fake.
To be successful, first you must decide to be.
You didn’t come this far, to only come this far.
Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.
If you want it, it will cost you. Nothing’s for free.
What have I done today to make me feel proud?
It’s never too late to be the person you could be.
Mindset is what separates the best from the rest.
A negative mind will never give you a positive life.
Every virtuoso started out as a complete beginner.
Work hard in silence. The results will be your noise.
You’ll get what you work for, not what you wish for.
The past was a series of lessons, not a life sentence.
Enjoy life whilst you can. You’ll be a long time dead.
Think big; trust your instincts; and make it happen.
Don’t tell people your plans. Show them your results.
Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.
Live each day as if it’s your last, for one day it will be.

Mottos for life: 3

Fear not what others think for they rarely think at all.
Be happy in this moment, for this moment is your life.
Never underestimate the power of your own thoughts.
The people on the top of the mountain didn’t fall there.
The only person who will look after your interests is you.
Live life through the windshield, not the rear-view mirror.
Success comes at a price and the price must be paid first.
Do what you love doing and you won’t have to work at all.
They can knock me down, but they’ll never keep me down.
Real-life begins just beyond the edge of your comfort zone.
If you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with the rain.
Be somebody who makes everyone else feel like somebody.
Attitude matters and a positive attitude matters most of all.
Either change direction or you’ll end up where you’re heading.
Even the darkest clouds will pass and the sun will shine again.
Never be constrained by the limits of other people’s perception.
Seek respect, not attention. It matters more and it lasts longer.
You weren’t born to be average you were born to be exceptional.
Just because it’s hard, doesn’t mean it’s impossible. You can do it.
Never fear mistakes. They offer valuable lessons you’ll never forget.
If you’re tired, rest but never quit until you’re where you want to be.
Money can buy you a dog but it can’t buy you the wag of a dog’s tail.
Life’s short. Spend it with people who make you laugh and feel loved.
Life’s 10% what happens and 90% how you respond to what happens.

Mottos for life: 4

To succeed you must focus on your goals not the obstacles before you.
Time is your most precious resource. Never let anyone waste your time.
Bad judgement leads to mistakes and mistakes lead to good judgement.
Look to the future because that’s where you’ll spend the rest of your life.
You can’t cross an ocean unless you have the courage to leave the shore.
Words have power, but words combined with emotion have greater power.
It’s better to live one day as a tiger, rather than your whole life as a sheep.
The best time to start was a year ago. The second best time to start is now.
You’re the captain of your own ship. You decide where it goes and with whom.
It’s better to try and fail than to spend your life wondering what might have been.
If it’s worth having, it won’t come easy. And if it comes easy, you won’t have it long.
You’re braver than you believe; stronger than you seem; and smarter than you think.
Never regret anything. Good days become memories and bad days become experience.
See the world through the customer’s eyes and you’ll sell the things the customer buys.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.
Life is a constant stream of opportunities that you can choose to take or not. It’s up to you.
Common sense and a positive attitude will get you a lot further in life than an Ivy League education and an attitude that sucks.

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