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1. Voltaire , France , 1759
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French
Let us cultivate our garden.
Original text : Il faut cultiver notre jardin.
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Tags : Inspiration , Light
Categories : Philosophy , Self-improvement
2. Søren Kierkegaard , Denmark , 1843
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Danish
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
Original text : Livet kan kun forstås baglæns, men det skal leves forlæns.
Tags : Personal growth , Vision , Wisdom
Categories : European wisdom , Life lessons , Self-awareness
3. Albert Einstein , Germany
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German
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
Original text : Versuche nicht, ein Mann von Erfolg zu werden, sondern ein Mann von Wert.
Tags : Courage , Growth , Introspection , Life lessons
Categories : Inspirational , Leadership , Life lessons
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When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, while others build windmills.
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Tags : Adaptability , Resilience
Categories : Asian wisdom , Life lessons , Philosophy
5. Rumi
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Persian
Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in new form.
Original text : "غم مخور، آنچه از دست می‌دهی، به شکلی دیگر باز خواهد گشت."
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Tags : Courage , Hope , Hopeful , Inspiration , Motivation , New beginnings , Overcoming challenges , Peace
Categories : Life lessons , Philosophy , Wisdom
6. Confucius (kong Fuzi)
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Chinese
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Original text : "不怕慢，就怕站。" ("Bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn.")
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Tags : Courage , Dream , Goals , Growth , Inspiration , Motivation , Overcoming challenges , Persistence , Productivity , Resilience , Success , Vision
Categories : Inspirational , Motivational , Work
7. Japan
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Japanese
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
Original text : (七転び八起き, Nanakorobi yaoki)
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Tags : Persistence , Resilience , Inspiration , Life lessons , Motivation , Overcoming challenges
Categories : Asian wisdom , Philosophy , Inspirational , Motivational
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He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.
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Tags : Health , Happiness , Inspiration , Motivation , Personal growth , Resilience , Wisdom , Wealth
Categories : Health & wellness , Inspirational , Motivational
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Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.
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Tags : Goals , Planning , Productivity , Vision , Work
Categories : Inspirational , Leadership , Motivational
10. John The Apostle
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Greek
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Original text : καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ φαίνει, καὶ ἡ σκοτία αὐτὴ οὐ κατέλαβεν. (KAI HĒ ALĒTHEIA EN TĒ SKOTIA PHAINEI, KAI HĒ SKOTIA AUTĒ OU KATELABEN.)
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Tags : Darkness , Gospel , Light
Categories : Life lessons , Religious wisdom , Wisdom
11. Buddha
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Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
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Tags : Buddhism , Peace , Reflection
Categories : Philosophy , Religious wisdom
12. Ralph Waldo Emerson , United States
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English
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
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Tags : Career fulfillment , Courage , Dream , Goals , Great work , Growth , Inspiration , Knowledge , Leadership , Life lessons , Motivation
Categories : Career , Education , Inspirational , Motivational
13. Franklin D. Roosevelt , United States , 1933
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English
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
Original text : So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life, a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory.
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Tags : Courage , Overcoming challenges , Resilience , Wisdom
Categories : Philosophy , Political speech , Inspirational , Motivational
14. Aristotle , Greece
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Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
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Tags : Introspection , Knowledge , Mindfulness , Personal growth , Reflection , Wisdom
Categories : Philosophy , Self-awareness
15. Steve Jobs , United States , 2005
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English
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Original text : The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.
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Tags : Career fulfillment , Great work , Growth , Happiness , Inspiration , Motivation , Passion , Personal growth , Success
Categories : Inspirational , Motivational
16. Albert Einstein
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In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.
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Tags : Dream , Growth , Hopeful , Inspiration , Motivation , Resilience
Categories : Inspirational , Motivational

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