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Flight of the Fortified Soul

“Oh, bird of my soul, fly away now, for I possess a hundred fortified towers.” -Rumi Inspirational Quote: “Oh, bird of my soul, fly away now, for I possess a hundred fortified towers.” attributed to Rumi Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, or simply Rumi, was a 13th-century poet, Hanafi faqih, Islamic scholar, Maturidi theologian, and Sufi …

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The Universe Unfolds Through You

“You are here to enable the divine purpose of the Universe to unfold, that is how important you are.” -Eckhart Tolle Positive Quote: “You are here to enable the divine purpose of the Universe to unfold, that is how important you are.” attributed to Eckhart Tolle, is a German-born spiritual teacher and self-help author. His …

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The Billionaire’s Secret

“Millionaires don’t use astrology, billionaires do.” -J.P. Morgan Faith Quote: “Millionaires don’t use astrology, billionaires do.” is often attributed to J.P. Morgan, was an American financier and investment banker who dominated corporate finance on Wall Street throughout the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Deeper Meaning of Faith Quote The quote, “Millionaires don’t use astrology, billionaires …

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Riding the Waves of Life

“You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn Inspirational Quote: “You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” is widely attributed to Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). It aligns closely with mindfulness philosophy — staying present and accepting reality as it is, while …

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The Boundless Mind

“The power of imagination makes us infinite.” -John Muir Inspirational Quote: “The power of imagination makes us infinite.” attributed to John Muir also known as “John of the Mountains” and “Father of the National Parks” was a Scottish-born American,  naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in …

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The Gift We Squander

“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” -William Penn Deeper Meaning of Time Quote The quote, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” attributed to William Penn, was an English writer, religious thinker, and prominent Quaker. He is best known for founding the Province of Pennsylvania in North America …

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The Art of Being Correct

“I am not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right.” Deeper Meaning of Humour Quote The quote “I am not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right.” is a humorous way of highlighting how someone might think they’re calmly discussing something, when in reality, they’re passionately defending their opinion — often without realizing it comes …

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Beyond Belief: The Nature of Trust

“Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.” -D. Elton Trueblood Faith Quote: “Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.” attributed to D. Elton Trueblood was a noted 20th-century American Quaker author and theologian, former chaplain both to Harvard and Stanford universities Deeper Meaning of Faith Quote This quote, “Faith …