Wisdom Quotes - Page 4

Even though the world hails Joan of Arc as some sort of hero, which she undoubtedly was, what pains me the most is that her pathological condition ultimately led to her demise at the age of only nineteen.

It is the ant, not the lion, which the elephant fears.

Matshona Dhliwayo

Everyday we are innudated with exciting string of events on social media and news, even suffer sensory overload at times. Keep it simple; embrace one thing at a time

Added to the shock of the routine violation of their bodies was the trauma of having to relinquish their children to unknown slave-holders. [W.E.B.] Du Bois considered this physical, mental, and spiritual abuse of black women--with its inevitable result being the destruction of the traditional African family--the highest crime committed by slave-holders and the one thing for which he said he could not forgive them.

Aberjhani

At the different stages of recognition, reflection, and redress, practicing compassion provides potentially world-saving opportunities which otherwise likely would not exist.

Aberjhani

When people are broken on the outside, society is taught to never be rude to them. When people are broken on the inside, society is taught to rub happiness in their faces and show them how perfect life should be. When someone has half of an arm, you are not supposed to go up to them and show them how great of an arm wrestler you are. But when someone has a broken mind or a broken soul, you're taught to go up to them and tell them to look for joy in everything. Society has a very long way to go in terms of what it means to heal this world's broken people.

The spoon’s color does not change the soup’s taste.

Matshona Dhliwayo

If a bird does not bring out all of the songs on its heart, all its symphonies die inside.

Matshona Dhliwayo

It is impossible for light to bow before darkness.

Matshona Dhliwayo

If you touch a wound while it is healing, you will prolong it.

Matshona Dhliwayo

The quickest way to find honey is to follow bees.

Matshona Dhliwayo

The dance between darkness and light will always remain— the stars and the moon will always need the darkness to be seen, the darkness will just not be worth having without the moon and the stars.

The moment that you give gratitude is the moment that you find happiness. The moment that you lose gratitude your happiness will vanish and slip through your fingers

Rasheed Ogunlaru

If you are standing in one place waiting for something to change, you may be there for a while. You've got to move. Step up and take a swing. Make something happen

Amaka Imani Nkosazana

We all get knock down in life. Encouragement lifted our spirit.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Do all the work you while you still have strength.

Lailah Gifty Akita

I write awe-thoughts flowing in my mind.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Life is like butter - when things cool down it can be reshaped

Your attitudes are slowly shaping you at all times and calling your deepest truths to the surface of your reality.

When we understand who we are, and how our realities work, we can choose more consciously to shape our lives in an optimal way. Knowledge of oneself is the very key to a happy life. Happiness is not something outside of our own consciousness that needs to be earned, and achieved. It is a choice that needs to be supported by positive actions. It is not enough to say that we want to be happy. Our desire of happiness, love and peace, needs to be supported by our state of being.

Raphael Zernoff

Quiet people always know more than they seem. Although very normal, their inner world is by default fronted mysterious and therefore assumed weird. Never underestimate the social awareness and sense of reality in a quiet person; they are some of the most observant, absorbent persons of all.

With great passion, observe every details of the sacred journey.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Timing can be everything and wisdom requires the patience to wait as well as the courage to leap when the time becomes right.

A thin man can squeeze into a fat body, yet you can only squeeze a fat man to become thin

Benny Bellamacina

There is something remarkable about each one of us. Seize the opportunity to look within and rediscover yourself.

Roopleen

You have the ability to shine and make a mark in some field. Your job is to find your niche, excel and build a lasting legacy.

Roopleen

In fairy tales the evil characters disappear or die, in reality, evil spreads while you wait for your hero on a horse, only to realise the sword to save yourself was always in your hand...

An option means decision, and a decision means acknowledging something is wrong and the shame one can no longer hide from.

A non-religious person when awaken would make others sleep. Therefore his sleeping is good. A religious person when awaken will awaken others. Therefore his awakening is good.

Compassion is even more powerful than courage. Sure, with courage you can conquer a world - but only with compassion can you heal and build it.

Rasheed Ogunlaru

Don’t always wish it is easier to be done; wish you have enough power to make it happen. No matter how difficult it is, you can do it when the solution is in your palms!

Israelmore Ayivor

Our greatest power as nations and individuals is not the ability to employ assault weapons, suicide bombers, and drones to destroy each other. The greater more creative powers with which we may arm ourselves are grace and compassion sufficient enough to love and save each other.

Aberjhani

A waterfall cannot be silent, just as the wisdom! When they speak, the voice of power speaks!

Mehmet Murat ildan

I am Not, but the Universe is my Self.

Shih-t'ou

Enlightenment is the Goal - Love is the Game - Taking steps are the rules! - Allan Rufus

The sub-conscious mind is so powerful in such a way that even if you empty your mind of all its components, there will be a little thought; it is synonymous to a well informed person who can never be deformed.

Michael Bassey Johnson

Only a mind free of impediment is capable of grasping the chaotic beauty of the world. This is our greatest asset.

I wish you allan ego freedriven day!

The function of a heart is to keep the body alive, I genuinely believe it is mind which takes care of everything else.

Be natural at heart and new in mind.

Your mind is the most incredible gift! A powerful mind is the reserve for all that is physical in stamina.

James C. Emlund

Om is that God of love. Like a loving mother Om cleans us of our clutters collected through many incarnations.

Om is the things, Om is the ingredient, Om is the container and the content of this universe.

To awaken quite alone in a strange parallel universe is the priceless moment to a time traveler!

I treat my thoughts like an old person treats their valuables: I cannot for the life of me proceed to throwing them out.

Let today mark a new beginning for you. Give yourself permission to say NO without feeling guilty, mean, or selfish. Anybody who gets upset and/or expects you to say YES all of the time clearly doesn’t have your best interest at heart. Always remember: You have a right to say NO without having to explain yourself. Be at peace with your decisions.

Stephanie Lahart

A prisoner should know that there are thousands of imprisoned freemen living in this world…jailed in their own society, handcuffed by duties..

The more you read the Bible, the more transform your life will be.

Lailah Gifty Akita

We are surrounded by adversity but we shall triumph because we have a greater spirit

Lailah Gifty Akita

The graveyard is the everlasting home of every man.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Wherever you are, you have to be joyfully alive.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Ocean is not supposed to be scared of the drops.

The truth which has been spoken too late is more damaging than a lie.

Complements from your companion will do you no good, but if you get complements from your competitors it means you are really doing good.

Curiosity fueled our determination to keep questioning.

Lailah Gifty Akita

When I was a child, I thought like a child.When I became adult, I seek a deeper understanding of life.

Lailah Gifty Akita

May we love each other with brotherly love. Love cast out all fears.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Life’s challenges are inevitable. We have to prepare mentally by renewing our mind with inspiration daily to be able to cope when the situation arise.

Lailah Gifty Akita

You have to conquer every mountain to fulfill the dream.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Life is so much better when we dwell on awe-inspired thoughts.

Lailah Gifty Akita

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