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Seven Quotes for Living

December 31, 2011 By Sarah Maliphant

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to your courage – Anais Nin

One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time – Andre Gide

It’s not what we think we are that holds us back, but what we think we are not – Michael Nolan

It is impossible to overestimate the value of wild mountains and mountain temples as places for people to grow in, recreation grounds for soul and body – John Muir

If there is no wind, row – Confucious

To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream; not only plan but also believe – Anatole France

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair – Kahil Gibran

OK so that’s seven phrases out of thousands and thousands of wise words, and they’re all good. What are your favourite quotes? And what’s the quote that matters most to you for this year?

Sarah x

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  1. lindastories says

    December 31, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Here are a few of my most inspiring quotes to live by:
    Life is what happens while you are making plans, Lennon;

    We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history. Sonia Johnson

    I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein

    Linda

  2. Sarah Maliphant says

    December 31, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Einstein said that?!! That is extremely brilliant!! Wonderful quotes, thanks Linda – and Happy New Year!

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