'Tis the good reader that makes the good book; in every book he finds passages which seem to be confidences or sides hidden from all else and unmistakably meant for his ear; the profit of books is according to the sensibility of the reader; the profound thought or passion sleeps as in a mine, until it is discovered by an equal mind and heart.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words best of all. "
-- Sir Winston Churchill
Well, that's William Churchill's thought.
My thoughts ...?
Broadly speaking of course.
Keeping it simple always works in any endeavour including in public speaking, but short varied with long will have more power.
Old words - ah that appeals. There is so much less chance of misunderstanding, and people feel comfortable with the familiar.
And here is Churchill using the rule of three for great power, not to mention repetition and building to a climax.
Love it!!
"Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward with the life that God intended for you."
Og Mandino
It is important to do our living in the present moment, not the past or future. Most of us on the spiritual path know this, but still fall into old patterns of thinking. These quotes may be helpful. They are combined with various images from our animal friends and Native American music by Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai. Most of the quotes were obtained from Quotegarden.com.
Ayn Rand and the World She Made
~ Anne C. Heller
Anne C. Heller has written a riveting, massively researched biography of the self styled 'radical for capitalism' Ayn Rand. "A thoroughly absorbing account of the passion, ferocity, ambition, and humanity."
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Break free from your paralyzing routine and follow your bliss....uncover your inner desires and feelings to be your true self -- the person you really want to be.....we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Part 2 of 3.
Today, take a few minutes to break out of the winter doldrums and enjoy watching the movie Simple Truths of Life. The words, which are a collection of life's lessons presented in an unforgettable way, will add joy to your day as well as the beautiful photography and music. Be sure to share it with coworkers, newsletter subscribers, friends and family to inspire them today.
"Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's levels of aspiration and expectation."
Jack Nicklaus
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Joe Sherry at the Adventures in Reading blog has compiled a list of best reads of the previous decade. (I admire his memory!) It is an interesting list. He admits to reading fantasy and sci fi, but the reading here includes some fascinating reads.
