Category Archives: Quotes

Posts with Leah’s response to inspirational quotes by famous and not-so-famous individuals.

Inspirational Quote – Topic: Fear

I have not ceased being fearful, but I have ceased to let fear control me. I have accepted fear as a part of life — specifically the fear of change, the fear of the unknown; and I have gone ahead … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quote – Topic: Change

The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind. ~ Wayne Dyer

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Inspirational Quote – Topic: Mindfulness

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment. ~ Marcus Aurelius

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Inspirational Quote – Topic: Risk

“Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing.” (Oscar Wilde) Wow! I think this is a really powerful quote because of its motivation factor. When I read it, I hear, “Get up off your butt and do it!” What … Continue reading

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If Only We All Had a Dream…

Today’s post is inspired by one of the biggest dreamers in American history: Martin Luther King, Jr., who reminds me how much is accomplished when our dreams become goals fueled by hope, passion and persistence. I submit to you that … Continue reading

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Quote of the Month – Topic: Change

You can judge your age by the amount of pain you feel when you come in contact with a new idea. (Pearl S. Buck) From the moment I first read it, I’ve loved this quote. It cracks me up and … Continue reading

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Quote of the Month – Topic: Passion

“While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die – whether it is our spirit, our creativity or our glorious uniqueness.” (Gilda Radner) I probably have my … Continue reading

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Quote of the Month – Topic: Writing

“Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open.” (Unknown) I don’t know who said this, but it inspires me. It follows along the same lines as … Continue reading

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Quote of the Month – Topic: Hope

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” (Oscar Wilde) I dig this quote! It speaks to the very nature of hope, and the divide between those of us who hope, and those … Continue reading

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Quote of the Month – Topic: Writing

“No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.” (Robert Frost) This is one of the main reasons I’ve always been scared of planning in my writing. I was … Continue reading

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