Monday, December 19, 2011

Five Quotes You Love and Live By

I'm making this post well after the due date. But this is a good day. We shifted into our new apartment today. And that, along with my workload, explains the reason for this delay.

My first thoughts on the topic: Interesting choice. But also that I won't have much to write except list the quotes I like and think about often.

So here goes:

- As you sow, so you reap: Source: The Bible. I think this is one of the first quotes that would have struck in anyone's mind when growing and learning, back in the school days. It is wonderful how much in sync it is with the core of Hinduism's teachings on how the Universe and Life works: The Law of Karma. There is no accident; all has been caused. And You are the cause! Yet, people say, destiny implies we have no choice. Not even close: Destiny implies you made it happen! And this quote puts that truth in, most concisely. Well, the related quote I actually live by is my own creation "In Life you can only have the Intent, Everything else Just Happens"

- An Eye for an Eye, leaves the Whole World Blind: Source: Mahatma Gandhiji. It so summarizes his philosophy in life. And the basis of his concept of Satyagraha. Forgive, let go! When in situations of frustration, when my first instinct is to give back in kind, this line gives me a first semblance of balance.

- Genius is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration: Source: Thomas Alva Edison. My hero in school-days when science and maths is all that made the world. It still gives belief in the most impossible of situations, where creativity or expertise is required, that I too can do it!

- Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid: Source: Albert Einstein. Ah, these scientists! Come up with more unforgettable lines, than any writer ever could! Perhaps because they pursue and reside closest to the truth. A line I heard fairly recently, this line should encourage everyone to find their calling, however small it might look in the big scheme of things. Because the big scheme is really not in your control, so just do what you love to do!

- I would burn in hell to keep you safe: Source: The Godfather III. Fills me with purpose, need I say more?

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