Quotes
One of the fondest memories of my Granddad Nelson was trading quotes regularly over email. Sadly I lost the email archive when I went on my mission, but it has continued to be an interest of mine. I hope you enjoy my collection of quotes. A bit of everything from religion to politics to leadership.
Being rude is easy. It does not take any effort and is a sign of weakness and insecurity. Kindness shows great self-discipline and strong self-esteem. Being kind is not always easy when dealing with rude people. Kindness is a sign of a person who has done a lot of personal work and has come to a great self-understanding and wisdom. Choose to be kind over being right, and you'll be right every time because kindness is a sign of strength.
What do you despise? By this are you truly known.
Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn to see fear’s path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
the drowning man who climbs on your shoulders to save himself is understandable—except when you see it happen in the drawing room.
There is probably no more terrible instant of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man—with human flesh.
a ruler must learn to persuade and not to compel
Enduring to the end is not a separate step in the doctrine of Christ—as though we complete the first four steps and then hunker down, grit our teeth, and wait to die. No, enduring to the end is actively and intentionally repeating the steps
Being an introvert is confusing.
We like going out, but not too often.
We like talking, but not to everyone.
We like company, but need alone time.
We hate small talk, but love deep chats.
We are outgoing, but not with everyone.
We find people intriguing, and exhausting.
Blessed are the meek because they are not easily offended.
Anger is a powerful force. If turned inward and held too long, it can destroy a man’s soul. But if directed outward at a carefully chosen target, anger can be an effective, even decisive, weapon.
