O Quotes
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“Only those who do not work do not make mistakes.”
“Only those who dwell in the light can use the powerful magic of darkness and only those who dwell in the darkness can use the powerful magic of the light. Ask any satanist and they will tell you their kryptonite is karma.”
“Only those who escape Yesterday understand the language of Now.”
Source: The Land of Yesterday
“Only those who feel little in the eyes of God, can hope to be mighty in the eyes of men.”
“Only those who find life, find treasures.”
“Only those who get into scrapes with their eyes open can find the safe way out.”
Source: Afterthoughts
“Only those who go where few have gone can see what few have seen.”
“Only those who hate the Negro see hatred in the Negro.”
“Only those who have already experienced a revolution within themselves can reach out effectively to help others.”
“Only those who have awakened know that they were sleeping.”
“Only those who have been on the receiving end of poverty, unemployment, homelessess, mental illness, domestic violence, racism, sexism or ageism can fully identify with others' reactions to those distressing experiences. Only those who have been members of marginalised minority can fully appreciate how that feels. [p50]”
Source: The Kindness Revolution: How we can restore hope, rebuild trust and inspire optimism
“Only those who have dared to let go can dare to re-enter.”
Source: Breakthrough, Meister Eckhart's creation spirituality, in new translation
“Only those who have earned leisure know how to use it profitably.”
Source: R.S.V.P.: Elsa Maxwell's Own Story
“Only those who have felt the knife can understand the wound, only the jeweller knows the nature of the jewel.”
“Only those who have had to leave home know the unspeakable pain involved. No words can describe it. Much as the situation was ugly in South Africa, and still ugly today, South Africa is my home. I love it. No place in the world is like that country to me. For all its ugliness, it is my home, the place where my roots are, and I love it. This is what is so painful. Even now it is still my hope that I'll go back to live there. It is the only place where my soul can find rest and peace.”
Source: A Life's Mosaic: The Autobiography of Phyllis Ntantala
“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.”
“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.. Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, "Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary."”
“Only those who have learned well to be earnestly dissatisfied with themselves, and to be confounded with shame at their wretchedness truly understand the Christian gospel.”
“Only those who have lived all their lives under the dark clouds of vague, undefined fears can appreciate the joy of a doubting soul suddenly born into the kingdom of reason and free thought.”
Source: The Selected Papers of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony: In the school of anti-slavery, 1840 to 1866
“Only those who have long stopped growing mentally have a problem with growing older.”
“Only those who have never known fear are allowed to think less of others for being afraid. Frankly, I think anyone who has never been afraid of anything in their entire life is either a liar or lacks imagination.”
“Only those who have seen the darkest in life see the brightest in the afterlife.”
Source: Rosie: An Old Castle Novel
“Only those who have set limits to their goals can see through the end.”
“Only those who have the courage to fail greatly achieve greatly.”
“Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.”
“Only those who haven't got the wit to speak for themselves would ever want their clothes to do it for them.”
“Only those who keep walking get sweet returns... look at the sun's perseverance- dynamic & always on the move, never dormant... hence keep moving.”
“Only those who know how to breathe will survive.”
“Only those who know the supremacy of the intellectual life──the life which has a seed of ennobling thought and purpose within──can understand the grief of one who falls from that serene activity into the absorbing soul-wasting struggle with worldly annoyances.”
“Only those who know you inside out will be more likely to disobey you. Not the innocent and the humble.”
“Only those who leisurely approach that which the masses are busy about can be busy about that which the masses take leisurely.”
“Only those who live for others become immortal, and the rest simply perish within a few weeks , or alas days, after their mortal demise.”
“Only those who live forever can act like there's time to waste.”
“Only those who live on the labor of the ignorant are the enemies of science. Real love and real religion are in no danger from science. The more we know the safer all good things are.”
Source: The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll
“Only those who look closely will see the beauty between her flaws.”
“Only those who look with the eyes of children can lose themselves in the object of their wonder.”
Source: God's Revolution: Justice, Community, and the Coming Kingdom
“Only those who love color are admitted to its beauty and immanent presence. It affords utility to all, but unveils its deeper mysteries only to its devotees.”
Source: Kunst der Farbe
“Only those who love with the heart can animate the love of others.”
Source: Madame de Staël: A Study of Her Life and Times: the First Revolution and the First Empire
“Only those who matter in this world are accused of something. Accusations are part and parcel of fame.”
Source: The Gods Are Not Dead
“Only those who mind their business can have the time and energy needed for their dreams to manifest.”
Source: Exploring the Explosive Power of Big Dreams
“Only those who must bear the consequences of a decision have the right to make it.”
Source: Dreaming the Dark
“Only those who never stand up, never fall down.”
“Only those who never step, never stumble.”
Source: Lost December: A Novel
“Only those who obey can believe, and only those who believe can obey.”
“Only those who overflow with love will build the happy and enlightened world of the future.”
Source: Toward Global Civilization Love Tolerance
“Only those who plant seeds at the right time can rejoice in harvest time.”
Source: The Precious Gift of Time: Inspirational Quotes and Sayings
“Only those who put tomorrow completely into God's hand and receive fully today what they need for their lives are really secure.”
“Only those who’re high on the herb can truly appreciate Marley. Lean back, enjoy life and really listen to him. '…every little thing gonna be alright…”
“Only those who regard healing as the ultimate goal of their efforts can, therefore, be designated as physicians.”
Source: Disease, Life, and Man: Selected Essays
“Only those who respect the personality of others can be of real use to them.”
Source: The Light Within Us