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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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 Posted - Apr 01 2013 : 4:36:25 PM
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Two good quotes, Susan. Thanks for all the quotes you gift us with.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 02 2013 : 08:32:30 AM
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"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice." Unknown
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
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Posted - Apr 02 2013 : 11:12:14 AM
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"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."
Abraham Lincoln
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 02 2013 : 2:18:46 PM
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Susan, I really like Abraham Lincoln quotes. There are several of them. Thank goodness the future is one day at a time!!!!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2013 : 2:25:17 PM
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"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men." (or women!)
John F. Kennedy
Thanks, Marly, for starting this thread sharing quotes. It is like joyful homework finding new ones to share. I know others stop in to read here, and I would like to encourage them to share, too.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 03 2013 : 3:20:24 PM
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Oh, really good quote, Susan.
"If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul." Rabbi Harold Kushner
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
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Posted - Apr 04 2013 : 7:38:32 PM
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Gratitude does change the way we look at things.
"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself."
Tecumseh
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
Edited by - Cindy Lou on Apr 04 2013 7:44:48 PM |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2013 : 2:02:12 PM
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"Colors are the smiles of nature."
Leigh Hunt
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 6:38:24 PM
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"More marriages might survive if the partners realized that sometimes the better comes after the worse."
Doug Larson
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 09 2013 : 10:59:34 AM
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Susan, you are too kind. Thank you for your words.
"Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed." Howard Nemerov
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
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Posted - Apr 09 2013 : 2:11:58 PM
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"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said."
Peter Drucker
When I read your last quote, I looked up the poet Howard Nemerov because the name wasn't familiar to me and enjoyed some of his quotes. I especially liked this one.
"Write what you know. That should leave you with a lot of free time."
Howard Nemerov
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 09 2013 : 6:53:03 PM
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Thanks, Susan. I like the Nemerov quote you shared. I had to giggle a bit. It's so true!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
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2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2013 : 4:54:59 PM
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"A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside."
Denis Waitley
My daughter works with a lady who grew up in Russia. She is amazed at all the smiles she gets here in Minnesota. I'm glad we are making her feel welcome.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 11 2013 : 4:17:22 PM
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Susan, a smile is always so easy to give away.
"Anything, everything, little or big, becomes an adventure when the right person shares it." Kathleen Norris
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
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2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2013 : 7:05:27 PM
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"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity."
Robert A. Heinlein
Not to be negative, but people can be amazing!
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2013 : 07:42:00 AM
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"Stress can not exist in the presence of pie."
David Mamet
Have a ssmile and a sweet day.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 13 2013 : 10:53:12 AM
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I love it, Susan. I would add, in the presence of chocolate pie! LOL I always smile, and I always choose to have a sweet day! Thanks.
"Nature goes her own way, and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order." Goethe
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 14 2013 : 09:28:22 AM
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"Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." Martin Farquhar Tupper
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
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2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2013 : 7:47:49 PM
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Maybe that is why we think of wisdom from older people who have had time to not only accumulate knowledge, but also to have the experience to develop judgement.
"Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek."
Dan Rather
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2013 : 08:18:49 AM
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Mr. Rather is right! I surely wouldn't taunt an alligator even on the other side of the creek!!!!!
"Take time for all things; great haste makes great waste." Benjamin Franklin
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2013 : 1:33:32 PM
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Time is such an interesting topic! So many people are always in a rush and yet don't make good use of the time they have.
"We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right."
Nelson Mandela
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 15 2013 : 4:56:09 PM
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Good one, Susan.
"Friends are like windows through which you see out into the world and back into yourself. If you don't have friends you see much less than you otherwise might." Merle Shain
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2013 : 08:37:27 AM
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"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."
Marcel Proust
This one reminds me what I loved about teaching, contact with all those amazing little people. I remember days that my face hurt from the smiles and laughter!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2013 : 09:02:07 AM
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Susan, you are so right. I taught music and those "little people" sure made me laugh. Some comments from them made by heart hurt. One Christmas I asked each student what one thing they wanted the most for Christmas. One student said he wanted an alarm clock. Why an alarm clock, I asked. He wanted it to be able to wake up early to get to school for breakfast. This sweet child was in the third grade. Needless to say, he DID get the alarm clock. I've never seen such a big smile.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2013 : 12:13:43 PM
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I was going through chemo and had lost my hair. When students asked why I was wearing hats I just explained, without too much detail, that I had to take some strong medicine that caused me to lose my hair and that it would grow back. One beautiful little Somali girl who always wore the fabric head-covering, looked at me very seriously and asked "What if it doesn't?" Until that moment I had never thought of that possibility! But my wild mane is well past my shoulders again.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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