I see and hear really good Quotes here and there and thought maybe we could make a group for inspirational quotes.
I’ll keep putting quotes here to help everyone out and if you want to contribute then please join the cause and leave some quotes you like or think may help others along the journey.
Please only put quotes here and no pictures about any memes or so however pictures with Quotes are allowed.
Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it is easier to maintain control. (Enchiridion XX)
Epictetus
Here is the crucial step that allows us to more rationally examine our impressions: we need to resist the impulse to react immediately, instinctively, to situations. Instead, pause, take a deep breath, and then consider the issue as dispassionately (in the sense of equanimity, not lack of care) as possible.
“Dreams are our hidden diamonds - the sum of our character, the shining stars of our destiny. Dreams, they seem to be so far away from us, but the noble man will surely learn how to fly the highest.”