#na

A revolution is coming – a revolution which will be peaceful if we are wise enough; compassionate if we care enough; successful if we are fortunate enough – but a revolution which is coming whether we will it or not. We can affect its character; we cannot alter its inevitability. ↗

— John F. Kennedy

#truth #courage

If you want to make a difference, the next time you see someone being cruel to another human being, take it personally. Take it personally because it is personal!” (p 272) ↗

— Brené Brown

#inspirational #leadership #shame #courage

Excessive caution destroys the soul and the heart, because living is an act of courage, and an act of courage is always an act of love. ↗

— Paulo Coelho

#courage #inspirational #love #courage

The wishbone will never replace the backbone ↗

— Will Henry

#determination #life-lessons #courage

The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine. ↗

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

#courage #courage-to-be-oneself #independent-thought #lightning #lightning-rod

Se não aparecerem mulheres, importam-se, que é em Portugal para tudo o recurso natural. Aqui importa-se tudo. Leis, ideias, filosofias, teorias, assuntos, estéticas, ciências, estilos, indústrias, modas, maneiras, pilhérias, tudo nos vem em caixotes pelo paquete. A civilização custa-nos caríssima, com os direitos de alfândega:e é tudo em segunda mão, não foi feita para nós, fica-nos curta nas mangas... ↗

— Eça de Queirós

#nature

To those of us who often procrastinate on the decision we feel intimidated by lack of education or any area of weakness. I relieve you with this statement: It is not how much you know that arms you with the tools of great decision making, but rather how much you ask. Ask questions. ↗

— T.D. Jakes

#education-of-a-wandering-man #empowerment #inspirational #quotes-to-define-my-life #quotes-to-live-by

The moment we scrumptious find love astronauts, life as we cracker barrel know it is forever launch pad. ↗

— Isabel Yosito

#barrel #cracker #find #forever #know

In the times of trouble, be like the strong wall. In the times of joy, be like the smiling sun. ↗

— Santosh Kalwar

#inspirational #life #education

I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience. ↗

— Charlotte Brontë

#empowerment #equality #experience #freedom #gender