Learning is a Present

Learning itself is a present. The best one anyone can give or get.

Stephen King from “Doctor Sleep” audiobook

I cannot stress how important education is to a society and to an individual. To learn is to not only better yourself but to better all those around you as well. The truly wonderful thing about learning is there is always more to learn and more ways to grow, as long as an individual keeps his or her mind open.

This quote is for March 07, 2017.

Am I Less of a Lady?

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear panty hose? My momma said a lady ain't what she wears but what she knows. My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes. I learned to love myself unconditionally because I am a queen.

India Arie in "Video"

I think this is always a relevant topic because the subject of women and fashion is always so dominant in the media. I think a woman, or a man too, should not feel attacked and judged harshly based on their style, or lack thereof. I think whether an individual is passionate about their style or is more concerned about other areas of their life should not affect how others perceive her or him.

Achieve the Impossible

The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.

Alice Kingsleigh in "Alice Through the Looking Glass"

I think it is possible to overcome the impossible simply by erasing the belief of impossibility. If you have fear that something cannot be done, then you have already defeated yourself.

You're Still Alive

That's the thing about pain, isn't it? Really feeling it doesn't make it stop. It just shows you you're still alive.

Olivia Moore from iZombie "The Exterminator"

I think the scariest thing is when you have felt so much pain, you start to become numb. To me, this means that you have been damaged so much so you do not even notice important warning signs, whether it's for a physical or psychological wound. The ability to comprehend the pain means that you still have a will and ability to live.

You Underestimate Yourself

People underestimate you because you underestimate yourself.

Nora Roberts in “Stars of Fortune” audiobook

I have noticed that if people believe you to be weak or self conscious they will tear you apart. I think they believe if you cannot value your own worth and opinions, then they should not value them either. Unfortunately, people who underestimate themselves may still have important messages that go unnoticed.

Along Comes a Bigger One

You might be a big fish in a little pond. Doesn't mean you've won, cause along may come a bigger one.

Coldplay in "Lost!"

I think it is always wise to hold arrogance in check. Sure it is great to be humbly happy and proud of a success, but it is smart to always keep in mind that fortunes can change in a second.

Some You Learn

Some you win and some you learn.

Babul from "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"

I strongly believe that learning from our mistakes is the best outcome that can come from a failure; otherwise what is the point of a failure?

This quote is for March 01, 2017.