Monday, June 19, 2006

Motivational Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Quote of the Day

  • Quote: Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin As self-neglecting.
Author: William Shakespeare Henry V
Keywords: self-care self-esteem

  • Quote: Each of us is born with two contradictory sets of instructions: a conservative tendency, made up of instincts for self-preservation, self-aggrandizement, and saving energy, and an expansive tendency made up of instincts for exploring, for enjoying novelty and risk--the curiosity that leads to creativity belongs to this set. However, whereas the first tendency requires little encouragement or support from outside to motivate behavior, the second can wilt if not cultivated. If too few opportunities for curiosity are available, if too many obstacles are put in the way of risk and exploration, the motivation to engage in creative behavior is easily extinguished.
Author: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Keywords: safety risk exploration creativity energy novelty opportunities behavior

  • Quote: Becoming generous, carrying someone else for a while, does amazing things for your self-esteem. Selfishness--even in the name of an injustice--lowers your self-respect and creates shame.
Author: Barbara Sher
Keywords: generosity giving self-esteem, selfishness, self-respect, shame

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