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Do you have an inspiring or favorite quote to share?

Posted by Zebra @californiazebra, Jun 21, 2023

I'll start with three quotes from the very inspiring Helen Keller as noted in "Your Year of Healing" book by Amit Sood, MD:

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it."

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -- they must be felt with the heart."

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

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Zebra | @californiazebra | Nov 16, 2023

I spent two hours in Hobby Lobby today, my happy place, and left filled with Christmas spirit! I can't help but smile in that store. I'd like to share that spirit with you by posting some Christmas quotes.

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. —Norman Vincent Peale

My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. —Bob Hope

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! —Hamilton Wright Mabie

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the happy presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. —Burton Hills

Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand! —Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

May your hearts be bursting with joy throughout the holiday season and into 2024! 🙂

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osmanhero | @osmanhero | Nov 16, 2023
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@simba2018

I liked that. it speaks real facts. My favorite quote for those you give advice too or try to help but they don't act on it is: You can lead a horse to the water but you can't make em drink it. True facts 💯

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"Agreed! Reminds me of the saying: 'You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.' So true!"

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LisaY1 | @lisay1 | Nov 16, 2023
In reply to @californiazebra "I spent two hours in Hobby Lobby today, my happy place, and left filled with Christmas..." + (show)
@californiazebra

I spent two hours in Hobby Lobby today, my happy place, and left filled with Christmas spirit! I can't help but smile in that store. I'd like to share that spirit with you by posting some Christmas quotes.

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. —Norman Vincent Peale

My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. —Bob Hope

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! —Hamilton Wright Mabie

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the happy presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. —Burton Hills

Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand! —Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

May your hearts be bursting with joy throughout the holiday season and into 2024! 🙂

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I'm sorry, the Grinch quote brought a huge smile to my face!!!!

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LisaY1 | @lisay1 | Nov 16, 2023
In reply to @annewoodmayo "Captain, It didn't work for me! I only get 2022 !!! I added it up on..." + (show)
@annewoodmayo

Captain,
It didn't work for me! I only get 2022 !!!
I added it up on a calculator- twice! And, yes, I remember how old I am. I thought about that, too. haha

I'm a thousand year freak of nature

but my rheumatologist could have told us that already...hahaha!

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Right there with you at the Rheumatologist! 2 hip replacements and I think I'm kinda young at 59. Cancer and so on! I think we're all tougher than we think! Best wishes for everyone!!! Gentle hugs.

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Zebra | @californiazebra | Nov 18, 2023

Seek not a life free of adversity. That wish won't be granted. Seek a life of strength to face, fight and overcome adversity, and wisdom to grow because of it. —Amit Sood

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captboat | @captboat | Nov 19, 2023
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@californiazebra

Seek not a life free of adversity. That wish won't be granted. Seek a life of strength to face, fight and overcome adversity, and wisdom to grow because of it. —Amit Sood

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@californiazebra
“When you find the courage to look up HE will give you the strength to carry on”
J Wellington

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frances007 | @frances007 | Nov 19, 2023

Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears. Marcus Aurelius

I am a bit of a stoic at times, and for good reason.

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blakebloom | @blakebloom | Nov 21, 2023

A famous Henry Ford quote - “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.”

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captboat | @captboat | Nov 22, 2023

This is a repeat but worth it.

“So much has been given to me, I have no time to ponder that which has been denied.”
Helen Keller

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babswel1 | @babswel1 | Nov 22, 2023
In reply to @annewoodmayo "Hi everyone! It's been a month or so since anyone posted a quote! This is one..." + (show)
@annewoodmayo

Hi everyone!

It's been a month or so since anyone posted a quote!

This is one of my favorite conversation threads here at Mayo Connect. I really miss the inspiration... I know that the earlier sunset is making me less inspired.

Sorry that I don't have a contribution today, but does anyone else have a good quote for us?
Take care, everyone!

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As a lowly Communication major years ago, one of my university professors gave me some great advice on making a speech. I thought he was going to quote perhaps a great orator. Instead he looked at me and said, “There are three parts to any good speech:
Stand up,
Speak up,
and
Shut up.”
I have never forgotten his words which have served me well.

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