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See how it's a philosophy that's been handed to you by a bunch of men who were afraid. So instead, they overcompensate with hatred and… — Frederick Lenz
People are so prone to lean upon gifted men. And if they cannot have such, they get discouraged and scattered, instead of getting lovingly together… — Charles Henry Mackintosh
The leader sees things through the eyes of his followers. He puts himself in their shoes and helps them make their dreams come true. The… — Wilferd Peterson
When you struggle against this moment, you're actually struggling against the entire universe. Instead, you can make the decision that today you will not struggle… — Deepak Chopra
Inner peace begins when we stop saying of things, 'I have lost it' and instead say, 'It has been returned to where it came from.'… — Epictetus
Remembering that God is my source, we are in the spiritual position of having an unlimited bank account. Most of us never consider how powerful… — Julia Cameron
Eternity, I don't know what's right or wrong, good or bad. I may be doing what's right or I may be deceiving myself. So instead,… — Frederick Lenz
The state of society is one in which the members have suffered amputation from the trunk, and strut about so many walking monsters, - a… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
You can't tear up everything just to get the dollar out of it without suffering as result. It is a travesty to burn our woods… — George Washington Carver
[from a reader] I hope she learns to look for the joy in life instead of picking out negatives - it will change her life… — Amy Dickinson
If you think positively instead of negatively, you'll behave better and you'll feel better. — Laura Schlessinger
I realized a long time ago that instead of being jealous you can be inspired and appreciative. It carries more energy to you. — Joe Rogan
I always look at things as, instead of a problem, how is this an opportunity? — Greg Jackson
Whores, instead of claiming what's rightfully yours. Pierced a hole in my heart from all the pain you caused, with no direction you left your… — Ja Rule
College football is a game which would be much more interesting if the faculty played instead of the students, and even more interesting if the… — H. L. Mencken
...there ... remains a huge following [of Ayn Rand's philosophy] of those who ignore the indiscretions, infidelities, and moral inconsistencies of the founder and focus… — Michael Shermer
Success, instead of giving freedom of choice, becomes a way of life. There's no country I've been to where people, when you come into a… — Arthur Miller
I realized a long time ago that instead of being jealous you can be inspired and appreciative. It carries more energy to you... That can… — Joe Rogan
It's nice to feel loved instead of feeling hated. — Tito Ortiz
If you're fighting with emotion instead of structure... it's always going to be a mistake. — Ronda Rousey
This is a perfect example of the power and ridiculousness of a website like Wikipedia. I did give a slightly contentious graduation speech, where I… — Nick Kroll
I had always made pictures as I thought I saw the world, focusing on what lay in front, but this is not how one sees… — Joseph Plaskett
If you're living life from a place of fear, you're not free to take risks or pursue your dreams. If your energy is expended in… — Lauren Mackler
The people who ultimately reach their goals are those who don't give up. Instead of wallowing in self-pity or frustration - or throwing in the… — Lauren Mackler
Procrastination is a common reaction to feeling overwhelmed or fear of failure. Instead of taking on too much at once and overwhelming yourself, break things… — Lauren Mackler

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