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Quotes that can make a difference to our lives.

41Combedale @41CombedaleRoad (5966) • Greece 6 Mar 22

A quote by 'Happy' made me think how interesting it might be to collect some of our quotes. I have a notebook in which I have saved one or two notable quotes over the years and I would like to start with one of mine: 'You...

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Would you buy a book of quotations?

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 16 Jul 18

I came across a book of quotations while I waited for my number to be called at the thrift store today. The book was written around 2005. You should see above one of the quotes / suggestions that was written within. I didn't buy...

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Do certain quotations captivate you?

The Horse @TheHorse (238313) • Walnut Creek, California 5 Apr 18

I'm not usually one for "memes" or "platitudes" that make life seem more simple than it is. But I admit to being captivated by a quotation I found somewhere (I have no idea where) that seems to correspond with things I had thought...

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Did She Steal the Guy's stuff ?

Gus Kilthau @Ceerios (4698) • Goodfellow, Texas 12 Jul 17

Did She Steal the Guy's stuff ? - A big story is now breaking about the supposed plagiarism by Chelsea Clinton of a children's book written by another book writer. From the news going around, it seems that the guy who wrote the...

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The report of my death was an exaggeration.

The Horse @TheHorse (238313) • Walnut Creek, California 13 Sep 16

This is one of the most-often misquoted Mark Twain quips. It often appears as: "Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated." He may have made similar quips live, but the one that is actually documented appears in a note he...

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Just sharing...

Slayer08 @slayer08 (2377) • Philippines 22 May 16

I saw this in goodreads.com and I just want to share it... Dignity is.. - The moment you stop comparing yourself to others because it undermines your worth, education and your parent’s wisdom - The moment you live your...

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Do you know any twisted quotations?

anaknitatay @anaknitatay (1335) • Philippines 30 Oct 12

What are twisted quotations? These are conventional or old quotations that have been changed; maybe to fit into the times, to impart different knowledge or just for humor and to throw the listener off. I have always enjoyed...

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Do you believe in this quotation?

Jenaisle @Jenaisle (16568) • Philippines 28 Apr 12

Success is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it. It means we can turn things around for the better. But why are there many lonely and unsuccessful people? For me it does work sometimes, but it does not work...

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about quotation

humairaku @humairaku (2038) • Indonesia 6 Dec 10

hi, everybody.. today, I don't know why, I start to enjoy quotations, not only from great people but also from anonymous or even from Homer Simpson! LOL. for me, quotations make me think about this life, wisdom and also often...

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Please share your favorite quotations that inspire your life

hippiemomdiaries @hippiemomdiaries (815) • Philippines 14 Nov 10

Do you have any favorite quotation that brings inspiration to your life? It may be a line from a song, a poem, a book, a speech, etc. What is the message that struck you the most in this quotation?

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Quotations

DoctorDidi @DoctorDidi (7018) • India 6 Nov 10

I am interested in collecting quotations of great men of the world, both past and present. Can you suggest some sites that would serve my purpose ?

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My Fave Inspirational Quotes

dinxcarin @dinxcarin (595) • Singapore 28 Sep 10

I love collecting inspirational sayings or quotations. In this life right now, what I want to have is more Wisdom. Posting my first favorite quote. Pls. Feel free to post yours in here so I can share it too. :) Thank...

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what statuses do you usually post in facebook?

Popsiecles @skbh12 (2946) • Philippines 9 Sep 10

hi there my fellow mylotter! with facebook whenever i am online, i make sure to it that my status has something good to say. something to make a persons day start with a smile. something to make a reader ponder on what i post....

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What is your favourite saying, quotation or quote?

Ros3Taylor @Ros3Taylor (449) 18 Feb 10

What is your favourite saying from a great author, or personality? Is there are a moto or saying that you live by or really believe in? I have a couple that come to mind: "Little drops of water make a mighty...

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What is your favorite life quote?

cordharmonie @cordharmonie (82) • United States 14 Feb 10

What is your favorite quote that offers advice for getting through life? I personally love the famous, "if life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I've also heard, "if life gives you poop, make fertilizer." I love these...

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"Know" what I mean, jelly bean?

Rocketj1 @rocketj1 (6955) • United States 23 Dec 09

Looking at the discussions I've started today, I have noticed a trend. I am totally "into" the quotation mark! What's up with that? How about you? Are you catching yourself using the same punctuation mark? Or using a particular...

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I never thought of soulmates quite this way before:

saundyl @saundyl (9783) • Canada 19 Dec 09

Today i was reading quotes about life and such and i ran across a bunch about soulmates. Now I've always considered a soulmate to be that one person (in the romantic sense) that meshes with you so well and you love them...your...

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Be Careful What You Wish For.

jahernandezrivas @jahernandezrivas (11287) • United States 17 Dec 09

How do you feel about this saying? Is it true to you or is it false that you should 'be careful what you wish for'? You should still aim for what you wish to have???

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Charles Lindbergh on Pilots & Plane Crashes

jahernandezrivas @jahernandezrivas (11287) • United States 17 Dec 09

Do you agree with this quotation from Charles Lindbergh or do you find it insensitive to victim's families? "The readiness to blame a dead pilot for an accident is nauseating, but it has been the tendency ever since I can...

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Christian quotations

mcrowl @mcrowl (1050) • New Zealand 30 Oct 09

I like keeping a record of interesting quotes, and before the Internet was the big thing, I used to do this in old notebooks. When I ran a Christian bookshop, I would spend some time each day writing out an extract from one of the...

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