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Quotes for Tough Times

Quotes for Tough Times

Quotes: Quotes by famous people Some amazing quotes by famous people. 1. Anyone can make the simple complicated. Creativity is making the complicated simply. – Charles Mingus 2. difference between faith and insanity. – William Harwood 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

Best Quotes of All Time It’s been three years since we shared our original list of some of the best quotes of all time, and we felt it was a good time for an update. We’ve added another 25 quotes for you. But these aren’t just any quotes. These are quotes designed to inspire. They’re motivational quotes that will hopefully get you thinking about your life, your work, or your dreams and how you can make these things better. I know quotes researched online often come in slightly different variations, so if you’ve heard another version of one of these, please share it with us in the comments. Here are our 25 new additions for our list of the best quotes of all time, including some submitted by our readers in response to the original list of best quotes, which you can still find below. “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” – Les Brown “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” – Napoleon Hill “The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.” – Colin R. – Buddha

QUOTES TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE WOMEN 86 Flares Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Google+ 46 StumbleUpon 1 Pin It Share 39 39 86 Flares × A Lady Knows How To Play The Game Quotes to Empower and Inspire Women benefit all of us, regardless of gender. In most developed or developing countries, women basically have the same rights as men. “A woman is like a tea bag: you cannot tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” “Don’t compromise yourself. “Figure out who you are separate from your family, and the man or woman you’re in a relationship with. “Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves. “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” “We are all pencils in the hand of God writing love letters to the world.” “Well-behaved women rarely make history.” “If a woman can only succeed by emulating men, I think it is a great loss and not a success. “Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.” “Woman is the companion of man, gifted with equal mental capacity.”

10 Reasons to Switch to Linux in 2012 The past year was a tempestuous one in the world of desktop operating systems, it seems fair to say, with big changes occurring in just about all of the major contenders. Most notably, we saw a raft of mobile-inspired features being brought onto the desktop, sometimes to a chilly reception among users. If you're wondering--or perhaps even fearing--what other changes 2012 will bring to your desktop, this may be a good time to take matters into your own hands and choose a system that puts you in control. The system I'm referring to, of course, is Linux. It's probably already on your phone. Here are just a few reasons you should give the free operating system a try on your desktop as well. 1. Detractors like to refer to Linux's diversity as a “fragmentation problem,” but in fact it's one of its greatest strengths. 2. Not only can you choose the particular Linux distribution you use, but one of the hallmarks of Linux is that it's also highly customizable. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Let us be lazy I propose to look at the sloth in pictures. Very often we do so because we felt like it. But laziness – is the engine of progress. Collected Quotes from Albert Einstein [Note: This list of Einstein quotes was being forwarded around the Internet in e-mail, so I decided to put it on my web page. I'm afraid I can't vouch for its authenticity, tell you where it came from, who compiled the list, who Kevin Harris is, or anything like that. Still, the quotes are interesting and enlightening.] "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Copyright: Kevin Harris 1995 (may be freely distributed with this acknowledgement)

Wait, Everything's Going to be Alright - wave avenue - StumbleUpon Posted by rd on Monday, December 12, 2011 · Thought we might need some life’s little reminders to start the week. So don’t feel so blue because it’s a Monday, feel fantastic because it’s another day! A guiding light will always shine your way.. source(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Find Open Source Alternatives to commercial software 15 Inspirational Pictures There are times when life punches down everybody. But Rocky isn’t the only one who can get back up again. With the right amount of inspiration, you can soldier on, no matter how tough things get. To help you out, we’re sharing 10 inspirational picture-quotes below. A Little Inspiration Goes a Long Way, Pick Some =) Almost middle of the week, If you are feeling down (even a little) then you have landed on the right page. Enjoy the inspiring quotes collection and cheer up

Tom's Hardware US System Builder Marathon, December 2011: The Articles Here are links to each of the four articles in this month’s System Builder Marathon (we’ll update them as each story is published). And remember, these systems are all being given away at the end of the marathon. To enter the giveaway, please fill out this SurveyGizmo form, and be sure to read the complete rules before entering! Day 1: The $2400 Performance PCDay 2: The $1200 Enthusiast PCDay 3: The $600 Gaming PCDay 4: Performance And Value, Dissected Introduction Our past two System Builder Marathon gaming rigs weighed in a few percentage points over our intended budget. September's return to an emphasis on overclocking squeezed 3.8 GHz out of AMD’s Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition and bundled cooler. So, my goal for this quarter was to seek out a processor capable of overcoming the weaknesses encountered as we pieced together past $500 gaming systems.

The Nonsense Society The following is my top 7 list of odd, zany, emotional websites that will kick you in the gut and keep you coming back for more. These kinds of sites are consistently most inspiring to me. They have the raw emotion that I crave and feed off daily. Both the concept and content of all these sites are creative. I hope you agree… PostSecret Okay. a softer world This is an incredible combination of artsy photography and written word. a beautiful revolution I don’t think this one is as well known as the last 2, but it’s definitely a gold mine. explodingdog A nonsensical name (totally my style), but an inspiring artist. Awful Drawings This dude emailed me as I was writing this post (believe it or not) and I’m totally into it. FOUND Magazine Heard about this one a couple years ago and loved the concept. Nonsense Thoughts At the risk of looking like an ass-hole I am going to plug my own creation: Nonsense Thoughts.

50 Lessons I wish I had learned earlier | Family on Bikes Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find bits and pieces of wisdom learned from cycling 17,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina together as a family. Hope it inspires you to live your dream! My book about our journey, Changing Gears, is now released! Read a preview here Now that I’m old and gray (but not quite in my rocker yet!) You’re stronger than you think you are.Mistakes teach you important lessons. What lies before us and behind us are tiny matters when compared to what lies within us.Don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.It’s not about getting a chance, it’s about taking a chance.If it were easy everyone would do it.Be vulnerable.A problem is a chance for you to learn.Regardless of the situation, life goes on. If you enjoyed these inspirational quotes and feel they would be beneficial for others, we would appreciate it if you would take a moment to share it with your friends via Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or email. Interested in our journey?

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