Essential Quotes
Author: Rev. Dr. Deborah Simpson
© 2012 Deborah Simpson.
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Introduction
Sometimes, it’s not how much you say, but how little you utter that has the biggest impact. Whether you’re looking for some inspiration or new perspectives, Essential Quotes delivers.
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Remember, that even within the blackest of dark, the star continues to shine. Today, you are reminded that you are the star - the epitome of beauty that flourishes even within the blackest of the dark you face. You are the sparkle of light that carries another through their darkest of roads. So today, remember to shine.
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It's not a matter of how many roads you've weathered to get to now it's that you were brave enough to travel them to the end.
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The wise man held a shiny quarter in his hand and showed it to the child. The child said, "I want that." The wise man then put the quarter in his pocket, smiled at the child and walked away. The child stood there and cried - the wise man didn't look back.
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If the ill will of another causes you ill remember that it's not about your will. Detachment is sometimes a fundamental tool.
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The brightest star is not necessarily the brilliant one. Sometimes, the star that shines dimly is the clever one.
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I've spent a lifetime observing and experiencing the human condition and one crucial piece of knowledge I've learned is that it's all conditional.