I’m linking up with Moments that Define Life’s  Listable Life this week.

5 Quotes that Speak to Me and Inspire Me to Be My Best

1. “If you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything.” Malcolm X

2.  “Now I know the things I know, and I do the things I do; and if you do not like me so, to hell, my love, with you!”  Dorothy Parker

3.  “If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.” Pema Chodron

4.   “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver

5. “Get your ass in gear.” My mom

 

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8 Responses to Words to Live By

  1. avatar Emily says:

    I love #5! LOL

  2. #5 is awesome! I always quote my dad, “question authority.” Ahh such a hippie.
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  3. Your mom’s – perfect!
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  4. avatar Sarah says:

    Happy sharefest :) . I love your mom’s quote!! My mom had something similar that I repeat now all the time–”sometimes you just have to put on your big girl panties and do it.” Ha!
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  5. avatar Trish says:

    Ha! Sarah, that’s a good one. Mom’s are pretty smart. I wonder what words of wisdom I’ll impart to my girls.

  6. avatar Trish says:

    Haha Lisa! My mom used to tell people she raised us to question authority, not realizing hers would be the first we’d question. :-)

  7. avatar john wood says:

    Love your style!
    Happy, cynical, loving, critical. Thanks to a fellow curmudgeon.

  8. avatar Trish says:

    THanks, John! I love your style, too.

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