It’s a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. – W. Somerset Maugham
You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically, to say “no” to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside. The enemy of the “best” is often the “good.” – Stephen R. Covey
In the world of human thought generally, and in physical science particularly, the most important and fruitful concepts are those to which it is impossible to attach a well-defined meaning. – H. A. Kramers
Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open. You’re able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment. – Ralph Marston
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When you make a mistake
When you make a mistake, don’t look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind, and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power. – Hugh White
The test
The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man it forms. – Henri-Frédéric Amiel
After enlightenment
Before Enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment chop wood, carry water. -Zen Proverb
What you don’t do
It is not what you do that matters it is what you don’t do that really matters at the end of the day. – Unknown Author
Press On
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. – Calvin Coolidge
The softest things
The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. – Lao Tzu
Stick Together
Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together. – Vesta M. Kelly
A Man’s Reach
Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for? -Robert Browning
A Fair Reputation
A fair reputation is a plant, delicate in its nature, and by no means rapid in its growth. It will not shoot up in a night like the gourd of the prophet; but, like that gourd, it may perish in a night. -Jeremy Taylor
Try to be Happy
Try to be happy in this present moment, and put not off being so to a time to come, – as though that time should be of another make from this which has already come and is ours. – Thomas Fuller
Awaken
Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed, do not squander your life. – Dogen Zenji