“Far too often, the rewards for our efforts seem to be mere pennies as held against the fortune of time and sacrifice spent attempting to earn them.”
Source: The Eighth Page: A Christmas Journey
“Most times, the problem with your problems is that you make too much or not enough 'noise' or 'effort' about them. Focus, commitment, positive mental attitude and all other positive qualities feed on (adequate) energy. No more, no less”
“If a significant number of modern humans cannot experience joy and eudaimonia from life, it’s likely because the new technologies and corporate forces surrounding us have kept us shackled to an existence that is at odds with our souls’ explorative and creative needs.”
Source: THE MODERN WORLD AGAINST THE HUMAN SOUL: Exploring modernity's impact on the human spirit and well-being
“Commitment is a continuous effort.”
“A great effort is to find and understand first yourself; you may understand others.”
“Effort is concentrated energy.”
“Life can surround you with music, with books, with talents, with teachers, with all types of materials for opportunity. Life will not, however, make you sing or read or work or learn. Though the books are provided, you still must read them. Though the music plays, you still must sing along. People come and go, but you must reach out and make them your friends. Education is available, but you must study and learn. Life will not force you to take advantage of the opportunities around you. Life will not make you work to learn, to develop, to progress as required until you succeed. In the simplest terms, life pours water into your glass but it will not drink for you. You, and you alone, must pick up the cup and take a sip.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“Free access to data doesn’t turn into knowledge without effort”
Source: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think
“Un amour, Maria, ça ne se conquiert pas sur le monde mais sur soi-même.”
Source: Correspondance
“If you had to watch your life over and over again forever, it would be hell if your life were shit. I absolutely get it. If we don’t live lives we can be proud of, we’re fucked”
Source: The Last Bling King