“Therefore hold to the things which are reliable. Look to simplicity; embrace purity; Lessen the self; diminish desire. ”
—Laozi; ancient Chinese philosopher, central figure in Taoism
I HAVE A FRAMED PICTURE OF THIS QUOTE IN MY BATHROOM NEXT TO MY MIRROR. REMINDS ME TO KEEP THINGS IN CHECK.
SEASON 2 OF CALIFORNICATION DEBUTED LAST NIGHT!
AND I TOTALLY FORGOT!
I NEED TO MAKE A MUST-SEE-TV CALENDAR FOR THE FALL SO THIS TRAVESTY NEVER OCCURS AGAIN.
GET TO YOUR TV.
TUNE IN.
AND ENJOY THE MAYHEM.
-BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR FRIENDS AT UNIKFREK. WE CARE ABOUT YOU.
“The average person puts only 25% of his energy into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.”
—Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) industrialist, businessman, philanthropist
I have to just concentrate on concentrating. 
— Martina Navritilova
“Our happiness is completely and utterly intertwined with other people: family, friends, neighbors and the woman who you hardly notice who cleans your office.”
—Eric Weiner; author, national public radio correspondent
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.
— Abraham Lincoln
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go. ”
—Dr. Seuss (1904-1991), Writer, cartoonist
"Take control of your destiny. Believe in yourself. Ignore those who try to discourage you. Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits. Don't give up and don't give in.”
—Wanda Hope Carter; motivational speaker and writer
“A mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled.”
—Plutarch (46-137), historian, biographer, essayist
You don't have to learn through a book - all knowledge is not academic. You can go out into the world and learn with your hands. See. Touch. Smell. Experience. Be.
