Appreciation for Life's Great Quotes
When I (Weiting) come across quotes from books, articles, posts, conversations, advertisements, and otherwise that resonate with me, I first take a moment to indulge in it because it's thought provoking.
Afterwards, I write it down so I can reflect on it from time to time. It keeps me grounded, appreciative, and understood. It's the little things in life that make me extremely happy.
"Just because you don't share it on social media doesn't mean you're not up to big things.
Live it and stay low key. Privacy is everything."
― Denzel Washington
Enjoy your own company instead of expecting someone else to make you happy.
― Mr. Bean
"Be careful what you tolerate. You are teaching people how to treat you."
― Unknown
"Funny thing about getting older: your eyesight starts to get weaker but your ability to see through people's bullshit gets much better."
― Unknown
If you feel comfortable being alone, congratulations. You understand life.
― Unknown
"The qualities these executives share: Passionate curiosity. Battle-hardened confidence. Team smarts. A simple mindset. Fearlessness."
― Adam Bryant from The Corner Office
“The less intelligent we are in a particular domain, the more we seem to overestimate our actual intelligence in that domain.”
― Adam M. Grant, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
“It’s a sign of wisdom to avoid believing every thought that enters your mind. It’s a mark of emotional intelligence to avoid internalizing every feeling that enters your heart.”
― Adam M. Grant, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
“A mark of lifelong learners is recognizing that they can learn something from everyone they meet.”
― Adam M. Grant, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
"Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance."
― Verna Myers
“Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action.”
― Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Vice President 2021-2022
