I love this from the 2004 (?) King Arthur.
"My power shall be with you wherever you go, able to fly without wings. On this day, if this be our destiny, so be it."
A Thomas Jefferson quote that I especially appreciate.
“In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current.”
It is often good to measure your actions against such notions as you may find your decision making and effectiveness improves over time.
Last edited by Stealth; 08-25-2016 at 05:32 PM.
Luck is nothing more than probability taken personally!
"This life, which had been the tomb of his virtue and of his honor,
is but a walking shadow; a poor player, that struts and frets his
hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more: it is a tale told
by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
William Shakespeare
"Desiderata" -1927 by Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible, without surrender,Fr
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater
and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble,
it's a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantement,
it is as perrenial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit
to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Money is not the root of all evil, lack of money is!
If you have nothing nice to say about anyone, come sit next to me.
A man comes into this world wet naked and hungry, and it gets worse from there.
Definition of an eternity: An eternity is, the time between when you come and her cab comes.
You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run.
You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done.
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Play within your bankroll, pick your games with care and learn everything you can about the game. The winning will come. It has to. It's in the cards. -- Bryce Carlson
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