30 thought-provoking quotes about the way it is today

09/14/2024 by

THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUOTESIf you’re looking for some thought-provoking quotes to get your mind ticking over, then I’ve got 30 good ones here for you today, dear reader.

I’m confident they will get you thinking and reflecting on life and its meaning.

So, grab a coffee, take an unofficial break, and enjoy them all.

Please feel free to use some of them yourself to reinforce a point you’re trying to make. And feel free to pass them on too.

Thought-provoking quotes (1-15):

  1. Just because it’s a cliche doesn’t mean it’s not true. 
  2. No one will believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself.
  3. If your thinkin’ is stinkin’ don’t be surprised if your life is sinkin’.
  4. How people appear to be and how they are is not the same thing. 
  5. Grabbing media attention is not the same as winning hearts and minds.
  6. When you’re trying too hard to be kind, you’re probably not being kind at all.
  7. No one has a monopoly on wisdom. Most people don’t even have their fair share. 
  8. It’s nice to have qualifications but it’s much better to have a job to which you’re well-suited.
  9. Reputations are hard won but easily lost. If you have a good one, make sure you protect it. 
  10. The rich will ensure they remain rich however much it might be at the expense of the poor. 
  11. People don’t want to hear your opinion. They just want you to accept theirs without question.
  12. We view every political failure through the prism of that with which we vehemently disagree. 
  13. We all want our own way, all the time. That’s why it’s good for us to be denied it, occasionally. 
  14. To be silent is to be irrelevant. Don’t be silent and don’t be irrelevant. Make your voice heard.
  15. Some of the greatest bigots of the modern age are those who are quick to accuse others of bigotry.

Thought-provoking quotes (16-25):

  1. In today’s world, feelings matter more than truth. Pretence takes precedence over inconvenient truths. 
  2. Look after your own interests. No one cares about what’s good for you, they only care about what’s good for them. 
  3. Some people are so convinced by the virtue of their own opinion that they can’t even begin to imagine that they may be wrong. 
  4. The issue is not the silent majority, it’s the silenced majority. People are being bullied into remaining silent for fear of being cancelled.
  5. It’s a mistake to assume that the Government is your friend. It’s not. Governments act in their interest, not yours. Question everything. 
  6. Never buy discretionary items with debt. Unsecured debt is very expensive and can easily lead to you being locked into a debt spiral.
  7. Mass immigration without assimilation will lead to a breakdown in social cohesion and that would be in no one’s interests. Assimilation matters.
  8. The western world is in the grip of a collective madness the like of which we’ve never seen. If wiser heads don’t prevail, we’re all in serious trouble.
  9. If not you, then who? If you don’t make your voice heard, who will? To be silent is to be irrelevant. We don’t have to accept that which is unacceptable.
  10. Judge not through the prism of your prejudices but look closer to the real person lying beyond your first impression. People are deeper than they first appear to be.

Thought-provoking quotes (26-30):

  1. It’s never about what they say it’s about, it’s always about something else. The question is, what? Always look for the underlying motivation. Never accept anything at face value. 
  2. Just because you’re asked a question, doesn’t mean you’re obliged to provide an answer. Respond politely, of course, but you decide whether it’s in your interests to provide an answer. 
  3. You don’t have to win every argument. You can always walk away and just enjoy a little peace of mind. Your mental health is more important than wasting your energy arguing with people who will never see your point of view anyway.
  4. You’ll be judged not by the qualifications you’ve gained but by the difference you’ve made to the lives of others. It’s nice to have a few qualifications but much better to know you’ve made a difference. That’s where your real focus should be.
  5. When a media personality or politician apologises for some past transgression, the question to ask is, “Why now?” If it’s because the story was about to break anyway, then you know the apology is more about damage limitation than any real desire to make amends. 

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27 great thought-provoking quotes to inspire you

07/27/2024 by

As you may recall dear reader, I’m always looking for great quotes, especially those that get me thinking.

I recently collected a batch of what I think are some of the greatest thought-provoking quotes, so I thought I’d share them with you.

Unfortunately, all of today’s quotes fall within the category of ‘Author Unknown‘, but they’re still worth a few moments of your time.

So here’s some brain food to get your day started. I think some of these quotes are real gems, so I hope you find them interesting.

Thought-provoking Quotes:

If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t there more happy people?

Life’s tough for everyone but it’s even tougher if you’re stupid

Experience enables you to recognize a mistake every time you repeat it

Profanity is the effort of a feeble mind to express itself forcefully

Don’t mistake activity for productivity

If silence is golden, not many people can be arrested for hoarding.

You’ll never make your dreams come true by oversleeping

Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed man

Never argue with a fool; people may not notice the difference

If quitters never win, and winners never quit, then who is the fool who said, “Quit while you’re ahead?”

Age is just a number. Then again, it’s often quite a big number.

Wise people know that they don’t know anything at all.

Living is easy, if all you want to do is exist.

Ours is not to reason why, ours is but to do or die.

He who smiles in a crisis has already found someone else to blame.

The problem with life is that Monday is so far from Friday, yet Friday is so close to Monday.

When nothing is going right, go left.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them.

I thought growing old would take longer.

Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.

If, at first, you don’t succeed, redefine success.

I don’t have bad handwriting, I have my own font.

I am in shape. Round is a shape, isn’t it?

Happiness is an inside job.

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.

Life can be better than it is, but it won’t happen by accident.

Choices maketh the man, and the woman too.

My favourite?

The one I like best today is “Profanity is the effort of a feeble mind to express itself forcefully.”

All too often nowadays people use profanity as a lazy and ill-considered form of expression. And rarely does it reflect well on anyone in my opinion.

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65 odd quotes that will make you think

03/27/2024 by

If you like odd quotes, then take a look at the 65 I’ve curated for you here today. They’ll all make you think and some might even amuse you too.

Enjoy them all.

And please feel free to pass them on.

Odd Quotes (1 – 10):

If success is your goal, the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

My to-do list is a battleground between ambition and procrastination. Ambition is losing.

My brain is 80% sarcasm, 10% existential dread, and 10% whatever song is stuck in my head.

I don’t trust stairs that don’t creak. They’re plotting something.

A nap is nature’s way of saying, ‘You weren’t listening the first time I told you to go to bed.’

The only difference between me and a crazy person is I am good at hiding it in public.

Coffee is like a hug in a mug. Unless you add too much coffee, then it’s an anxiety attack in a mug.

I don’t know what’s wrong with my phone. I keep pressing the home button, but I still feel lost.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. If you can’t confuse them, sprinkle glitter on everything and make a dramatic exit.

Dust bunnies are nature’s tumbleweeds, whispering secrets of forgotten snacks.

Odd Quotes (11 – 20):

I’m convinced houseplants judge me silently. Especially the ones I keep forgetting to water.

My therapist says I should express my emotions. So here I am, publicly admitting my love for fluffy socks.

If procrastination were an Olympic sport, I’d be a shoo-in for the gold medal.

I’m not indecisive, I’m just exploring all the awesome options. Simultaneously. (dangerous for buffets)

Sometimes I wonder if fish ever get bored of just swimming in circles. Then I remember I do the same thing on social media.

My pockets are like mini portals to another dimension. You never know what you might find in there.

I’m 100% sure butterflies taste like sunshine and rainbows. Don’t ask me how I know.

There’s a fine line between genius and insanity. I walk it daily, with a cup of coffee in one hand and a dream in the other.

My future self keeps sending me emails with the subject line ‘WHY?!?’

I’m not saying I talk to my furniture, but sometimes it gives surprisingly good advice.

Odd Quotes (21 – 30):

I’m convinced the reason birds can fly is because they have built-in confidence. Maybe I should try flapping my arms harder.

I’m not lost, I’m exploring alternative routes. Very scenic, and highly recommended (unless you’re in a hurry).

If you think nobody is listening to you, you’re probably right. But the houseplants are definitely judging.

Wrinkles are just battle scars from all the smiles I’ve collected over the years. (Or maybe from squinting at my phone too much.)

I’m an adult. (Debatable.) But I can definitely eat cookies for breakfast. (Not debatable.)

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you have with yourself in the shower. Especially if you sing along.

I believe in aliens. But mostly because I can’t believe there are only boring humans on this whole planet.

I’m not addicted to social media; I can quit anytime… just let me finish checking these notifications real quick.

I used to think multitasking was a superpower. Now I just think it’s a recipe for burnt toast and forgotten birthdays.

My bed is a magical portal to another dimension where time has no meaning and laundry disappears. Don’t judge me.

Odd Quotes (31 – 40):

I’m not messy, I’m creatively de-cluttered. It’s like abstract expressionism, but with clothes and coffee cups.

I put the ‘pro’ in procrastination. Like a professional procrastinator. At the very least.

If napping was an Olympic sport, I’d be a living legend. Just ask my pillow.

I’m convinced dogs can understand everything we say. They just choose not to respond because they’re judging our life choices.

I wonder if clouds ever get lonely, just floating around by themselves all the time.

I’m not saying I’m lazy, I’m just very good at prioritizing rest. Rest is high on the list.

Spiders are nature’s tiny interior decorators. Just a bit too enthusiastic with the cobwebs.

Laundry folding is like a mythical creature: everyone talks about it, but nobody has seen it done.

I’m convinced buttons are conspiring against us. They always fall off at the worst possible moment.

The only reason I clean is because dust bunnies start forming organized societies. And that’s just creepy.

Odd Quotes (41 – 50):

My brain is like a browser with a million tabs open. Most of them are frozen and useless, but I can’t seem to close them.

I’m not a morning person, I’m a ‘coffee first, then talk’ person.

Sometimes the best way to get motivated is to set a deadline for yourself. Like, right before your favorite show starts.

I’m not anti-social, I’m selectively social. Like, I choose the company of animals over humans most days.

I believe in ghosts, but mostly because explaining away all the weird noises in my house gets tiring.

The struggle is real between wanting to be productive and wanting to build a blanket fort and live there forever.

I’m not indecisive, I’m just open to a wide range of possibilities. (Which basically means I can’t make a decision for the life of me.)

I’m convinced my cat is secretly judging my life choices. And frankly, I deserve it.

My bank account balance and my to-do list are in an inverse relationship. The more I do, the less I have.

Adulting is basically pretending to know what you’re doing most of the time. And hoping nobody notices.

Odd Quotes (51 – 60):

Life is a journey, not a destination. But sometimes, the journey involves getting lost on the highway of life and eating questionable gas station snacks.

My brain is a party with too many guests. Interesting conversations, but nobody can get anything done.

I wonder if mountains ever get bored of the same view. Maybe that’s why they erupt – a desperate need for a change of scenery.

I used to think I was good at multitasking. Now I just think I’m good at making a mess in several areas at once.

The only reason I go to the gym is to confuse my body into thinking it’s still young and capable. It rarely works.

The internet is a double-edged sword. You can learn anything you want, but you can also learn that people put pineapples on pizza. (Shudder)

I’m not lost in thought, I’m on an intellectual adventure in the labyrinth of my mind. (Hopefully I find my way out eventually.)

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you have with yourself in the mirror. Especially if you give yourself good advice.

I believe in karma, but mostly because the idea of bad things happening to mean people is comforting. (Don’t worry, be good!)

I used to think money can’t buy happiness. Now I think it can buy a comfortable bed, good coffee, and fluffy blankets. That’s pretty darn close.

Odd Quotes (61 – 65):

My social battery is like a phone battery. It starts strong, then rapidly depletes with every interaction. Introvert life, anyone?

I’m not messy, I’m artistically de-organized. It creates a unique ambiance, like a modern art installation… of dirty clothes.

There’s a special place in heaven for people who return shopping carts. Probably right next to the free parking zone.

The internet is a magical place where you can learn anything you want, including how to make a volcano out of baking soda and vinegar. Don’t ask me why I know this.

I’m convinced dogs can understand everything we say. They just choose to respond with tail wags and happy barks because they’re too nice to point out our flaws.

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33 obscure, odd and thought-provoking quotes

06/19/2023 by

THOUGHT_PROVOKING QUOTESToday I thought it might be interesting to explore some obscure, odd, and thought-provoking quotes.

If you love quotes, then the 33 I’ve curated today will certainly make you think.

Now I can’t be sure of their origins, so they must remain classified as Author Unknown.

However, they are interesting and reflect on life’s meaning and our place in the Universe.

So, take a few moments to read them all and please feel free to pass them on.

Thought-provoking quotes (1-11):

  1. Reality is a collective hallucination, and we are all just temporarily sharing the same dream.
  2. The universe is a cosmic symphony, and we are but a single note in the eternal composition.
  3. The echoes of forgotten whispers hold the secrets of the universe, waiting to be heard by those who dare to listen.
  4. The universe is a master storyteller, and we are but characters in an ever-unfolding narrative.
  5. Knowledge is the compass that guides us through the labyrinth of uncertainty, illuminating hidden paths along the way.
  6. Life is a canvas of possibilities, and we are the artists who paint our own destinies.
  7. The labyrinth of existence has no map; we navigate its twists and turns with the compass of intuition.
  8. In the symphony of perception, each mind is a conductor, shaping the orchestra of reality.
  9. Within the chaos of existence, patterns emerge like whispers from the cosmic void.
  10. In the vastness of the cosmos, we are but stardust pilgrims, seeking meaning in the constellations of our lives.
  11. The universe is a vast library, and every experience is a book waiting to be explored.

Thought-provoking quotes (12-22):

  1. Within the corridors of the mind, echoes of forgotten wisdom reverberate, awaiting rediscovery.
  2. We are the architects of our own perceptions, constructing worlds from the fragments of our beliefs.
  3. The depths of solitude hold the whispers of self-discovery, where solitude becomes the canvas of introspection.
  4. In the dance of paradoxes, the truth often hides in the spaces between the contradictions.
  5. The cosmic dance of time and space swirls like a celestial waltz, inviting us to join in its rhythm.
  6. Reality is an intricate web, and every action sends ripples across its delicate threads, shaping the future.
  7. The symphony of life thrives in the spaces between notes, where silence speaks volumes, and the pauses hold meaning.
  8. The whispers of the universe are carried by the gentle breeze, and only those who listen closely can decipher its secrets.
  9. Time is an illusion woven by the cosmic weaver, and we are but threads in the tapestry of eternity.
  10. Life is an unfinished poem, and each moment is a word waiting to be written.
  11. The mind is a universe within, where thoughts bloom like galaxies and memories flicker like stars.

Thought-provoking quotes (23-33):

  1. Within the realm of possibilities, even the wildest dreams find fertile ground to bloom.
  2. The tapestry of existence is woven with the delicate interplay of chance and choice, creating a masterpiece of serendipity.
  3. Life is an ever-evolving riddle, and the pursuit of answers is what gives it meaning.
  4. Knowledge is the key that unlocks the door to the vast library of the universe, but wisdom is the whisper that guides us to the right books.
  5. The shadows of doubt are the birthplace of innovation; it is in questioning the impossible that we discover the possible.
  6. Reality is a kaleidoscope of perspectives, each revealing a glimpse of truth through its own unique pattern.
  7. The mind is an untamed wilderness where thoughts roam free, and sanity is but a faint whisper in the distance.
  8. We are all fragments of stardust, trying to find our place in the vast cosmic puzzle.
  9. The shadows of the past dance with the possibilities of the future, casting an ever-shifting light on the present.
  10. Wisdom is a garden nurtured by the waters of curiosity and the sunlight of experience.
  11. In the labyrinth of life, the true path lies not in reaching the destination but in embracing the twists and turns along the way.

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