Today’s Quote of the Day from Bea Lurt: “Better to admit your faults than dress them in borrowed competence.” A witty reflection on honesty and humility, reminding us that pretending to be perfect is far sillier than admitting we’re not — and that wisdom always fits better when it’s our own size.
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Quote of the Day: Holly Moses on Organisation
Today’s Quote of the Day from Holly Moses: “A tidy desk is the first step towards losing everything important.” A witty reflection on organisation and chaos, reminding us that neatness is often overrated — and that life’s most valuable treasures are usually found under the piles we forgot to sort.
Quote of the Day: Holly Moses on Control
Today’s Quote of the Day from Holly Moses: “You can’t control the wind, but you can at least complain about your hair.” A witty reflection on life’s uncontrollable forces, reminding us that resilience often comes in laughter — especially when the universe decides to ruin your hairstyle.
Quote of the Day: Holly Moses on Beauty in Chaos
Today’s Quote of the Day from Holly Moses: “Life rarely ties things up with a ribbon — but it does a decent job with tangled string.” A witty reflection on imperfection, reminding us that life’s messiness still holds things together in its own, often charmingly chaotic, way.
Quote of the Day: Holly Moses on Beginnings
Today’s Quote of the Day from Holly Moses: “Every sunrise holds its own promise, especially if you’ve just spilled the coffee.” A gentle, humorous reminder that beginnings are beautiful even when messy — and that hope often arrives with a mug in hand and a stain to match.
Quote of the Day: Anne Teak on Destiny
Today’s Quote of the Day from fictional philosopher Anne Teak: “When one door closes, another opens — usually because someone forgot the heating’s on.” A witty twist on a classic proverb, reminding us that life’s turning points may have less to do with fate and more to do with draughts.
Quote of the Day: Anne Teak on Perspective
Today’s Quote of the Day from fictional philosopher Anne Teak: “Some see the glass half full, others half empty — I just wonder who’s been drinking out of my glass.” A witty twist on perspective that turns a tired proverb into a laugh-out-loud moment of practical wisdom.
Quote of the Day: Anne Teak on Time
Today’s Quote of the Day from philosopher Anne Teak: “Time flies when you’re having fun — but it taxis very slowly when you’re waiting for the kettle to boil.” A witty reflection on how joy speeds time up, while impatience slows it to a crawl.
Quote of the Day: Anne Teak on Memory
Today’s Quote of the Day comes from fictional philosopher Anne Teak: “History is written by the victors, but remembered by the ones who can’t find their glasses.” A witty reflection on how memory shapes truth, with Anne’s signature mix of historical perspective and gentle absurdity.
Quote of the Day: Eric Shinn on Patience
Today’s Quote of the Day comes from philosopher Eric Shinn: “Patience is a virtue — mostly because it takes so long to learn.” A tongue-in-cheek reflection on the slow art of waiting, reminding us that impatience is just a sign you’re still learning patience.
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