Different quotes resonate with different people. Here's some of my personal favourite..
A Ship Is Safe In It's Harbour, But That's Not What Ships Are For.
I painted this on my bedroom wall before I came to Uni. I was so afraid of change and addicted to my comfort zone, and these words really epitomised the kind of internal battles I was facing.
The Grass Is Greener Wherever You Water It
Don't lust over other's acheivements, chances are they worked bloody hard to get there. You can make your grass just as green.
Write The Books You Want To Read
I love this! I have a passion for creativity, I want to leave something behind that wasn't here before. Make your own opportunities and be the change you'd like to see.
Are You The Type Of Person You'd Like To Meet?
Who are the people you enjoy, respect, admire? There's no reason you can't be more like that. Be interesting. Be approachable. Be giving. Be determined. Be admirable.
I'd Rather Flowers In My Hair Than Diamonds Round My Neck
This is so me. I have never owned an expensive piece of jewellery and I think the most expensive shoes I've ever bought were £35. I'm not impressed by money, I'm impressed by thoughtfulness, kindness and originality.
A Woman Who Does Not Require Validation Is The Most Feared Individual On This Planet
By this, I don't just mean fearless individuals who will bolsh their way to the top, without the consideration for others. Think of anytime you could have, should have, stood up for something, or tried something, but were afraid of what others would think of you? We are so constrained by social acceptance, a fear of failure and embarassment. Someone who doesn't care for how others regard them is truly free to achieve great things. I aim to be more like this.
You Don't Climb Mountains So The World Can See You, You Climb Mountains So You Can See The World
Aim high. Achieve for yourself, not for admiration. Success differs so differently from person to person, it can't be appraised by fame or glory or money. Looking back at how far you've come should be all the validation you need.
Strive Not To Make Your Presence Known, But Your Absence Felt
Probably not everyone will agree, but I want to live like this at work and socially. Be indispensable, be irreplacable, not incessant. Anyone can be loud and invasive, but it's much more special to be missed. Sometimes, the two sides go hand in hand - the world needs extroverts. But I aspire to make an impact in much more subtle ways; to help, to listen, to be original, to give, to be positive, to enlighten.
So that's some of my favourite. They stay with me, touch me, motivate me, and inspire me - all just a combination of a few little words.
When I'm a real life grown up I'd love to have all my favourite quotes around my house.. on the walls, above my bed, in picture frames. Like this!
Spread your wings beyond the 'philosophies' of Marylin Monroe and Drake that saturate twitter feeds and bios. What's your favourite quote? :)
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