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20 Buddhist Quotes By A Highly Enlightened Rinpoche
I am currently staying at the Kechara Forest Retreat in Malaysia and while enjoying the relaxing surroundings I came across this amazing collection of buddhist quotes by Tsem Tulku Rinpoche which he has asked me to share with the world.
Tsem Tulku Rinpoche has had a colorful life of experiences. He was born in Taiwan, raised in New Jersey, USA. He is the son to an ex monk from Tibet and his mother is Princess Dewa from Xinjiang who is a direct line from Genghis Khan. To top it all off he is a blogging, new age, and amazingly creative Rinpoche who has amassed millions of followers with his teachings across the globe to inspire as many people as possible to be conscious of our world and compassionate for one another.
Read on and be prepared to be enlightened by Tsem Rinpoche’s collection of inspirational buddhist quotes.
A collection of Inspirational Buddhist Quotes
“Courage is not doing something in the absence of fear but knowing that something else is more important than fear. So we do it.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“If we do not create inner peace, outer peace is not possible.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Complaining is another way of saying to others, YOU SOLVE THE PROBLEM.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“The next time you face a challenge, remember that the cost of success is far cheaper than the price of failure.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Gymnasts, lazy people, complainers and successful people have all practiced to be what they are good at. So if you keep practicing being lazy, you will be lazy. If you keep practicing complaining, you will constantly complain. If you practice compassion, generosity, patience, working hard and having a bigger vision, you will become better at it with time because you will create the causes to become better. You are practicing to become better.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“A persons outer action reflects their inner mind.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“The minute you say “I can’t”, it is another wrong affirmation to your subconscious that you choose to lose.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Envy and jealousy are very harmful because you are never ever satisfied with what you have and you never reflect on what you have. You constantly live your life on what you do not have.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Being humble doesn’t mean you lose; it means you have won. Give the victory to others.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“When others put you down for who you are or what you’re doing, it just means that you’re going in the right direction.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Words have the power to DESTROY or HEAL people. When words are both TRUE and KIND they can change our world.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“You are your dreams. Your dreams are what you can become, so don’t stop dreaming and believing. Just Do It! – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Consistency in life is so important for success. It stems from taking what we are doing seriously.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“We must be open to our mistakes and grow. Growth isn’t based on being perfect, but moving toward the best we can be by being honest.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Don’t hang on to your failures, because you can always try again. Trying gives hope. Hope gives us life.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Don’t call for a revolution, but look at yourself honestly and create an evolution.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“What you are today is the choice you made yesterday.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Feeling sorry for yourself for one single minute is okay, but spend all your remaining time on solutions.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
“Find yourself. Be with yourself. Fail and then achieve.” – Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
Here is a quick video poem of Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s Extraordinary Life Story:
Head to TsemRinpoche.com to send Rinpoche a message and see what he is up to.
Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, is one of the most recognized humanitarian figures in recent memory. From an early age, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to charity and helping those in need all around the world. Even though much of her drive comes from her loyalty to her faith, her story and wisdom continues to inspire millions to this day even after her death in 1997.
Here are some of her most inspirational quotes:
1. “Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa
2. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
3. “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa
4. “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa
5. “There are no great things, only small things with great love. Happy are those.” – Mother Teresa
6. “We fear the future because we are wasting the today” – Mother Teresa
7. “I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.” – Mother Teresa
8. “Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do… but how much love we put in that action.” – Mother Teresa
9. “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa
10. “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa
11. “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” – Mother Teresa
12. “When you don’t have anything, then you have everything” – Mother Teresa
13. “I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.”
14. “Live simply so others may simply live.” – Mother Teresa
15. “I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?” – Mother Teresa
16. “Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.” – Mother Teresa
17. “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – Mother Teresa
18. “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” – Mother Teresa
19. “Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. ” – Mother Teresa
20. “True love is a giving, and giving until it hurts” – Mother Teresa
21. “One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody.” – Mother Teresa
22. “The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it.” – Mother Teresa
23. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa
24. “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for a smile is the beginning of love” – Mother Teresa
25. “Our life of poverty is as necessary as the work itself. Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them.” – Mother Teresa
26. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
27. “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person” – Mother Teresa
28. “Intense love does not measure, it just gives.” – Mother Teresa
29. “Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” – Mother Teresa
30. “God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” – Mother Teresa
31. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa
32. “Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own.” – Mother Teresa
Which quote resonated with you the most? Comment below!
Born with a rare disorder that left him without arms and legs; Nick Vujicic overcome adversity to become one of the most respected motivational speakers in the world. From being bullied as a child & confronting his physcial & mental barriers; Nick has grown up to inspire the world and help millions realize that these barriers we encounter exist only in our minds. Nicks words & actions demonstrate the power of the phrase “where there’s a will, there’s a way”.
Here are 35 of his most powerful quotes:
1. “No matter who you are, no matter what you’re going through, God knows it. He is with you. He is going to pull you through.” – Nick Vujicic
2. “Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude.” – Nick Vujicic
3. “… God gave you just one mouth but He gave you two ears, so you should listen twice as much as you speak” – Nick Vujicic
4. “I don’t want to be someone’s reason to hate their life. I want to be someone’s reason to seek something more in their life.” – Nick Vujicic
5. “We may have absolutely no control over what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. If we choose the right attitude, we can rise above whatever challenges we face.” – Nick Vujicic
6. “If a man without arms and legs is dreaming big why can’t we, why can’t we all?” – Nick Vujicic
7. “Often times we feel like either we can’t make a world of difference, or we feel that it’s not going to change anything anyway. The truth is you can change someone’s day,you can change someone’s life, but you have to show up and do what you got to do to actually see any fruit coming from it.” – Nick Vujicic
8. “This life is full of great experiences if we only give it a shot” – Nick Vujicic
9. “Take small steps in the right direction. No matter how small your steps, keep moving forward towards your goal.” – Nick Vujicic
10. “It’s a lie to think you’re not good enough. It’s a lie to think you’re not worth anything.” – Nick Vujicic
11. “Don’t give up. And know that there is always someone out there who believes in you and who loves you just the way that you are.” – Nick Vujicic
12. “Money can’t heal your heart. Money can’t give you purpose. I don’t want arms and legs, I want purpose. I don’t want arms and legs, I want peace. And I don’t want arms and legs, I want to be a miracle for someone else.” – Nick Vujicic
13. “In life, if you don’t know the truth, then you can’t be free, because then you’ll believe that the lies are the truth. But once we realize that when we read the Word of God, and you know the truth of who you are, then I’m not a man without arms and legs. I am a child of God.” – Nick Vujicic
14. “I encourage you to accept that you may not be able to see a path right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there.” – Nick Vujicic
15. “The biggest temptation I believe is to feel comfortable, to feel like you’ve worked through all of that here on earth, and are satisfied with this life” – Nick Vujicic
16. “There are no short and easy paths to a long and lasting happiness.” – Nick Vujicic
17. “Pain is pain. Broken is broken. Fear is the biggest disability of all. And will paralyze you more than you being in a wheelchair.” – Nick Vujicic
18. “Just because I don’t understand god’s plans does not mean that he is not with me.” – Nick Vujicic
19. “To wish for change will change nothing. To make the decision to take action right now will change everything!” – Nick Vujicic
20. “It’s a lie to not think you’re good enough. It’s a lie to not think you’re worth anything.” – Nick Vujicic
21. “Focus on your dream and do everything in your power! You have the power to change your life circumstances.” – Nick Vujicic
22. “Keep moving ahead because action creates momentum, which in turn creates unanticipated opportunities.” – Nick Vujicic
23. “I was never crippled until I lost hope.” – Nick Vujicic
24. “I will try one hundred times to get up, and if I fail one hundred times, If I fail and I give up will I ever get up? No! If I fail I’ll try again and again. But I want to tell you, it’s not the end.” – Nick Vujicic
25. “When you can’t get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else” – Nick Vujicic
26. “In life you have a choice: bitter or better? Choose better, forget bitter.” – Nick Vujicic
27. “If you’re looking for happiness in things, you’ll never find it.” – Nick Vujicic
28. “The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.” – Nick Vujicic
29. “Don’t put your life on hold so you can dwell on the unfairness of past hurts” – Nick Vujicic
30. “You can either be angry for what you don’t have or thankful for what you do have. Do your best and God will do the rest.” – Nick Vujicic
31. “The greatest rewards come when you give of yourself. It’s about bettering the lives of others, being part of something bigger than yourself, and making a positive difference.” – Nick Vujicic
32. “I believe if God doesn’t give you a miracle, you are a miracle of God for somebody else’s salvation.” – Nick Vujicic
33. “Dream big, my friend, and never give up. We all make mistakes, but none of us are mistakes. Take one day at a time. Embrace the positive attitudes, perspectives, principles and truths I share, and you, too, will overcome.” – Nick Vujicic
34. “The challenges in our lives are there to strengthen our convictions. They are not there to run us over.” – Nick Vujicic
35. “Focus on your dream and do everything in your power you have the power to change your life circumstances.” – Nick Vujicic
Which quote resonated with you the most. Comment your thoughts below!
Bob Marley is an internationally respected musician, activist, and philanthropist. Hailing from Jamaica, his music has influenced both minds and revolutions around the world. Much of his wisdom can be found in the lyrics of his songs. Timeless, these words will resonate within young people for generations to come.
Here are some of Bob Marley’s most powerful words of wisdom:
1. “I don’t believe in death, neither in flesh nor in spirit.” – Bob Marley
2. “When one door is closed, don’t you know, another is open.” – Bob Marley
3. “Love the life you live. live the life you love.” – Bob Marley
4. “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts.” – Bob Marley
5. “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley
6. “Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but its everything in between that makes it all worth living.” – Bob Marley
7. “Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.” – Bob Marley
8. “Don’t complicate your mind.” – Bob Marley
9. “The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” – Bob Marley
16. “Your life is worth much more than gold.” – Bob Marley
17. “Judge not, before you judge yourself.” – Bob Marley
18. “Don’t trust people whose feelings change with time. Trust people whose feelings remain the same, even when the time” – Bob Marley
20. “I no have education. I have inspiration. If I was educated I would be a damn fool.” – Bob Marley
21. “Just because you are happy it does not mean that the day is perfect but that you have looked beyond its imperfections.” – Bob Marley
22. “Road of life is rocky and you may stumble too, so while you talk about me, someone else is judging you.” – Bob Marley
23. “Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” – Bob Marley
24. “Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing gonna be all right.” – Bob Marley
25. “In this bright future you can’t forget your past.” – Bob Marley
26. “In the abundance of water a fool is thirsty.” – Bob Marley
27. “One love, one heart . . . Let’s get together and feel all right” – Bob Marley
28. “As a man sow, shall he reap. and I know that talk is cheap. But the heat of the battle is as sweet as the victory.” – Bob Marley
29. “True friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it’s dark around you.” – Bob Marley
30. “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” – Bob Marley
31. “You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
32. “Love, friendship, laughter… Some of the best things in life really are free.” – Bob Marley
33. “The most beautiful things are not perfect, they are special” – Bob Marley
Which quote resonated with you the most? Comment below!
Nelson Mandela is the former president of South Africa, as well as a well known and respected humanitarian, activist, philanthropist, politician, and revolutionary. Millions look towards Mandelas actions as they fight for their own human rights across the world. It is hard to argue against the idea that he was one of the most influential leaders in recent memory.
Here are a few of his most powerful quotes:
1. “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.” – Nelson Mandela
2. “Forget the past” – Nelson Mandela
3. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela
4. “Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end.” – Nelson Mandela
5. “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination” – Nelson Mandela
6. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
7. “When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.” – Nelson Mandela
8. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
9. “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same” – Nelson Mandela
10. “Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.” – Nelson Mandela
11. “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner” – Nelson Mandela
12. “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” – Nelson Mandela
13. “Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” – Nelson Mandela
14. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
15. “Let each know that for each the body, the mind, and the soul have been freed to fullfill themselves” – Nelson Mandela
16. “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela
17. “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela
18. “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb” – Nelson Mandela
19. “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela
20. “When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat” – Nelson Mandela
21. “Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.” – Nelson Mandela
22. “Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace” – Nelson Mandela
23. “We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Nelson Mandela
24. “Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished” – Nelson Mandela
25. “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” – Nelson Mandela
26. “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” – Nelson Mandela
27. “I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.” – Nelson Mandela
28. “When people are determined they can overcome anything.” – Nelson Mandela
What is your favorite Nelson Mandela Quote? Comment Below!
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Yes thank you. I will have to tweet several of these. Of course adding @Addictd2Success to the tweet. 🙂
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Hi Joel,
This is truly an amazing post. This past week has not been the greatest and I feel like this post came to me at the right time.
I’ve wanted to start using positive affirmations again but I’m sick of reading the same old, tired affirmations. I needed something new to inspire me. So I wanted to say ‘thank you’.
I hope your enjoying your time in Malaysia – It sounds amazing.
Is there any books/material you could personally by Tsem Tulku Rinpoche.
Naomi.
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Hi Naomi,
Saw your comment… thought you might like to know, Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s books can be found here. 🙂
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This is an awesome post, nice one Joel. My favourite quote has to be: “If we do not create inner peace, outer peace is not possible.”
Timeless wisdom indeed.
Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, is one of the most recognized humanitarian figures in recent memory. From an early age, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to charity and helping those in need all around the world. Even though much of her drive comes from her loyalty to her faith, her story and wisdom continues to inspire millions to this day even after her death in 1997.
Here are some of her most inspirational quotes:
1. “Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa
2. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
3. “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa
4. “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa
5. “There are no great things, only small things with great love. Happy are those.” – Mother Teresa
6. “We fear the future because we are wasting the today” – Mother Teresa
7. “I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.” – Mother Teresa
8. “Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do… but how much love we put in that action.” – Mother Teresa
9. “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa
10. “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa
11. “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” – Mother Teresa
12. “When you don’t have anything, then you have everything” – Mother Teresa
13. “I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.”
14. “Live simply so others may simply live.” – Mother Teresa
15. “I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?” – Mother Teresa
16. “Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.” – Mother Teresa
17. “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – Mother Teresa
18. “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” – Mother Teresa
19. “Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. ” – Mother Teresa
20. “True love is a giving, and giving until it hurts” – Mother Teresa
21. “One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody.” – Mother Teresa
22. “The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it.” – Mother Teresa
23. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa
24. “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for a smile is the beginning of love” – Mother Teresa
25. “Our life of poverty is as necessary as the work itself. Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them.” – Mother Teresa
26. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
27. “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person” – Mother Teresa
28. “Intense love does not measure, it just gives.” – Mother Teresa
29. “Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” – Mother Teresa
30. “God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” – Mother Teresa
31. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa
32. “Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own.” – Mother Teresa
Which quote resonated with you the most? Comment below!
Born with a rare disorder that left him without arms and legs; Nick Vujicic overcome adversity to become one of the most respected motivational speakers in the world. From being bullied as a child & confronting his physcial & mental barriers; Nick has grown up to inspire the world and help millions realize that these barriers we encounter exist only in our minds. Nicks words & actions demonstrate the power of the phrase “where there’s a will, there’s a way”.
Here are 35 of his most powerful quotes:
1. “No matter who you are, no matter what you’re going through, God knows it. He is with you. He is going to pull you through.” – Nick Vujicic
2. “Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude.” – Nick Vujicic
3. “… God gave you just one mouth but He gave you two ears, so you should listen twice as much as you speak” – Nick Vujicic
4. “I don’t want to be someone’s reason to hate their life. I want to be someone’s reason to seek something more in their life.” – Nick Vujicic
5. “We may have absolutely no control over what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. If we choose the right attitude, we can rise above whatever challenges we face.” – Nick Vujicic
6. “If a man without arms and legs is dreaming big why can’t we, why can’t we all?” – Nick Vujicic
7. “Often times we feel like either we can’t make a world of difference, or we feel that it’s not going to change anything anyway. The truth is you can change someone’s day,you can change someone’s life, but you have to show up and do what you got to do to actually see any fruit coming from it.” – Nick Vujicic
8. “This life is full of great experiences if we only give it a shot” – Nick Vujicic
9. “Take small steps in the right direction. No matter how small your steps, keep moving forward towards your goal.” – Nick Vujicic
10. “It’s a lie to think you’re not good enough. It’s a lie to think you’re not worth anything.” – Nick Vujicic
11. “Don’t give up. And know that there is always someone out there who believes in you and who loves you just the way that you are.” – Nick Vujicic
12. “Money can’t heal your heart. Money can’t give you purpose. I don’t want arms and legs, I want purpose. I don’t want arms and legs, I want peace. And I don’t want arms and legs, I want to be a miracle for someone else.” – Nick Vujicic
13. “In life, if you don’t know the truth, then you can’t be free, because then you’ll believe that the lies are the truth. But once we realize that when we read the Word of God, and you know the truth of who you are, then I’m not a man without arms and legs. I am a child of God.” – Nick Vujicic
14. “I encourage you to accept that you may not be able to see a path right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there.” – Nick Vujicic
15. “The biggest temptation I believe is to feel comfortable, to feel like you’ve worked through all of that here on earth, and are satisfied with this life” – Nick Vujicic
16. “There are no short and easy paths to a long and lasting happiness.” – Nick Vujicic
17. “Pain is pain. Broken is broken. Fear is the biggest disability of all. And will paralyze you more than you being in a wheelchair.” – Nick Vujicic
18. “Just because I don’t understand god’s plans does not mean that he is not with me.” – Nick Vujicic
19. “To wish for change will change nothing. To make the decision to take action right now will change everything!” – Nick Vujicic
20. “It’s a lie to not think you’re good enough. It’s a lie to not think you’re worth anything.” – Nick Vujicic
21. “Focus on your dream and do everything in your power! You have the power to change your life circumstances.” – Nick Vujicic
22. “Keep moving ahead because action creates momentum, which in turn creates unanticipated opportunities.” – Nick Vujicic
23. “I was never crippled until I lost hope.” – Nick Vujicic
24. “I will try one hundred times to get up, and if I fail one hundred times, If I fail and I give up will I ever get up? No! If I fail I’ll try again and again. But I want to tell you, it’s not the end.” – Nick Vujicic
25. “When you can’t get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else” – Nick Vujicic
26. “In life you have a choice: bitter or better? Choose better, forget bitter.” – Nick Vujicic
27. “If you’re looking for happiness in things, you’ll never find it.” – Nick Vujicic
28. “The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.” – Nick Vujicic
29. “Don’t put your life on hold so you can dwell on the unfairness of past hurts” – Nick Vujicic
30. “You can either be angry for what you don’t have or thankful for what you do have. Do your best and God will do the rest.” – Nick Vujicic
31. “The greatest rewards come when you give of yourself. It’s about bettering the lives of others, being part of something bigger than yourself, and making a positive difference.” – Nick Vujicic
32. “I believe if God doesn’t give you a miracle, you are a miracle of God for somebody else’s salvation.” – Nick Vujicic
33. “Dream big, my friend, and never give up. We all make mistakes, but none of us are mistakes. Take one day at a time. Embrace the positive attitudes, perspectives, principles and truths I share, and you, too, will overcome.” – Nick Vujicic
34. “The challenges in our lives are there to strengthen our convictions. They are not there to run us over.” – Nick Vujicic
35. “Focus on your dream and do everything in your power you have the power to change your life circumstances.” – Nick Vujicic
Which quote resonated with you the most. Comment your thoughts below!
Bob Marley is an internationally respected musician, activist, and philanthropist. Hailing from Jamaica, his music has influenced both minds and revolutions around the world. Much of his wisdom can be found in the lyrics of his songs. Timeless, these words will resonate within young people for generations to come.
Here are some of Bob Marley’s most powerful words of wisdom:
1. “I don’t believe in death, neither in flesh nor in spirit.” – Bob Marley
2. “When one door is closed, don’t you know, another is open.” – Bob Marley
3. “Love the life you live. live the life you love.” – Bob Marley
4. “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts.” – Bob Marley
5. “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley
6. “Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but its everything in between that makes it all worth living.” – Bob Marley
7. “Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.” – Bob Marley
8. “Don’t complicate your mind.” – Bob Marley
9. “The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” – Bob Marley
16. “Your life is worth much more than gold.” – Bob Marley
17. “Judge not, before you judge yourself.” – Bob Marley
18. “Don’t trust people whose feelings change with time. Trust people whose feelings remain the same, even when the time” – Bob Marley
20. “I no have education. I have inspiration. If I was educated I would be a damn fool.” – Bob Marley
21. “Just because you are happy it does not mean that the day is perfect but that you have looked beyond its imperfections.” – Bob Marley
22. “Road of life is rocky and you may stumble too, so while you talk about me, someone else is judging you.” – Bob Marley
23. “Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” – Bob Marley
24. “Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing gonna be all right.” – Bob Marley
25. “In this bright future you can’t forget your past.” – Bob Marley
26. “In the abundance of water a fool is thirsty.” – Bob Marley
27. “One love, one heart . . . Let’s get together and feel all right” – Bob Marley
28. “As a man sow, shall he reap. and I know that talk is cheap. But the heat of the battle is as sweet as the victory.” – Bob Marley
29. “True friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it’s dark around you.” – Bob Marley
30. “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” – Bob Marley
31. “You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
32. “Love, friendship, laughter… Some of the best things in life really are free.” – Bob Marley
33. “The most beautiful things are not perfect, they are special” – Bob Marley
Which quote resonated with you the most? Comment below!
Nelson Mandela is the former president of South Africa, as well as a well known and respected humanitarian, activist, philanthropist, politician, and revolutionary. Millions look towards Mandelas actions as they fight for their own human rights across the world. It is hard to argue against the idea that he was one of the most influential leaders in recent memory.
Here are a few of his most powerful quotes:
1. “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.” – Nelson Mandela
2. “Forget the past” – Nelson Mandela
3. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela
4. “Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end.” – Nelson Mandela
5. “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination” – Nelson Mandela
6. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
7. “When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.” – Nelson Mandela
8. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
9. “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same” – Nelson Mandela
10. “Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.” – Nelson Mandela
11. “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner” – Nelson Mandela
12. “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” – Nelson Mandela
13. “Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” – Nelson Mandela
14. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
15. “Let each know that for each the body, the mind, and the soul have been freed to fullfill themselves” – Nelson Mandela
16. “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela
17. “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela
18. “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb” – Nelson Mandela
19. “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela
20. “When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat” – Nelson Mandela
21. “Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.” – Nelson Mandela
22. “Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace” – Nelson Mandela
23. “We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Nelson Mandela
24. “Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished” – Nelson Mandela
25. “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” – Nelson Mandela
26. “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” – Nelson Mandela
27. “I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.” – Nelson Mandela
28. “When people are determined they can overcome anything.” – Nelson Mandela
What is your favorite Nelson Mandela Quote? Comment Below!
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Troy in Las Vegas
Feb 16, 2014 at 12:43 am
Yes thank you. I will have to tweet several of these. Of course adding @Addictd2Success to the tweet. 🙂
Naomi@businessstartups
Feb 6, 2014 at 9:37 pm
Hi Joel,
This is truly an amazing post. This past week has not been the greatest and I feel like this post came to me at the right time.
I’ve wanted to start using positive affirmations again but I’m sick of reading the same old, tired affirmations. I needed something new to inspire me. So I wanted to say ‘thank you’.
I hope your enjoying your time in Malaysia – It sounds amazing.
Is there any books/material you could personally by Tsem Tulku Rinpoche.
Naomi.
Balamurugan
Feb 7, 2014 at 11:02 am
one of the sites that i like the most…..good job Joel. cheers man
Joel
Feb 7, 2014 at 3:14 pm
Thank you Balamurugan 🙂
Joy
Feb 8, 2014 at 7:31 pm
Hi Naomi,
Saw your comment… thought you might like to know, Tsem Tulku Rinpoche’s books can be found here. 🙂
Naomi@businessstartups
Feb 10, 2014 at 1:02 pm
Thanks Joy
Solomon
Feb 6, 2014 at 7:36 pm
This is an awesome post, nice one Joel. My favourite quote has to be: “If we do not create inner peace, outer peace is not possible.”
Timeless wisdom indeed.