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Inspirational Quotations #198

December 10, 2007 By Nagesh Belludi Leave a Comment

Of course I don’t look as busy as the men, I did it right the first time.
—Unknown

Does that mean I never let my friends down? Does that mean the rhythm is always in step? It means that in spite of, or including these issues, I absolutely can count on them. And what is so valuable is that I don’t believe it is open to question.
—Unknown

Pain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.
—Mary Tyler Moore (American Actor)

What then was the commencement of the whole matter? Existence that multiplied itself for sheer delight of being and plunged into numberless trillions of forms so that it might find itself innumerably.
—Sri Aurobindo (Indian Yogi, Nationalist)

There is one thing you can do, and one way of doing it, that is better than anyone else on this entire planet.
—Deepak Chopra (Indian-born American Physician)

5 most important words – I am proud of you.|4 most important words – What do you think?|3 most important words – If you please.|2 most important words – Thank you.|1 most important word – Love.
—Gordon B. Hinckley (American Mormon Religious Leader)

He who reigns within himself and rules his passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
—John Milton (English Poet)

5 most important words—I am proud of you. 4 most important words—What do you think? 3 most important words—If you please. 2 most important words—Thank you. 1 most important word—Love.
—Gordon B. Hinckley (American Mormon Religious Leader)

On life’s journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life nothing can destroy him; if he has conquered greed nothing can limit his freedom.
—Buddhist Teaching

He who does not attempt to make peace|When small discords arise,|Is like the bee’s hive which leaks drops of honey -|Soon, the whole hive collapses.
—Nagarjuna (Indian Buddhist Philosopher)

The most important thing I’ve learned since becoming CEO is context. It’s how your company fits in with the world and how you respond to it.
—Jeffrey Immelt (American Businessperson)

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About: Nagesh Belludi [hire] is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based freethinker, investor, and leadership coach. He specializes in helping executives and companies ensure that the overall quality of their decision-making benefits isn’t compromised by a lack of a big-picture understanding.

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