“Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.” Michel de Montaigne Were it that we could control the weather, the seasons, the people in our lives, or our gods. We can’t. But Montaigne gives a way forward, that is, not to stress about the things we can’t control, but instead focus on that whichContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Controlling One’s Destiny.”
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Quote of the Day: Truth
“Truth only reveals itself when one gives up all preconceived ideas.” Philip Houston Following on from yesterday’s quote on truth and lies, Houston puts forward the idea that we need to have an open mind to clearly see the facts before us. Opinions can cloud our judgements! Thank you for reading my writings. If you’dContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Truth”
Quote of the Day: Lies and Truth
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” Vladimir Lenin Oh, how I wish this quote wasn’t true in itself, but I believe it is. Lenin informs us and warns us about the pernicious force of propaganda and the malevolent and self-serving oratory of our political leaders. Seek the facts and beware of good stories!Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Lies and Truth”
Quote of the Day: Facts
“Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” Aldous Huxley Aldous Leonard Huxley was a 20th Century English writer and philosopher who wrote the novel “Brave New World”. This quote resonates with me for as much as we wish, we cannot change the truth! Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d likeContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Facts”
Quote of the Day: Hope!
“Hope is the fuel of progress and fear is the prison in which you put yourself” Tony Benn Although this is a political quote from the 20th Century, the message is timeless. It is a call for optimism and a positive outlook. Fear and anxiety can stop us from acting and keep us from movingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Hope!”
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