Motivational Quotes of the Day

Selected from Laura Moncur's Motivational Quotations - October 07, 2025
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility;
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger:
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.
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William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), "King Henry V", Act 3 scene 1  
When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing?
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD), Discourses  
If you don't think your life is worth more than someone else's, sign your donor card and kill yourself now.
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Matthew V. Lewis, House M.D., Last Resort, 2008  
Famous I don't know about. It's hard to be famous and alive. I just want to play music every day and hear someone say, 'Thanks, that was great, here's some money, same time tomorrow, okay?'
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Terry Pratchett, Soul Music, page 151  

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