This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.
Hamlet Act 1, scene 3, 78–82
To never compromise my principles.
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What is the most important "life lesson" you have learned?
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I've learned many things in life.
One thing in particular that I think has helped me tremendously is to focus on the positive. Within that, having an attitude of gratitude lends itself to being thankful for what you have, instead of what you don't. This philosophy relates to my thoughts about myself, my spouse, my career, my finances, my family...everything. Being thankful for the good puts me at peace and gives me the strength to push forward in life regardless of what obstacles present themselves.
One thing in particular that I think has helped me tremendously is to focus on the positive. Within that, having an attitude of gratitude lends itself to being thankful for what you have, instead of what you don't. This philosophy relates to my thoughts about myself, my spouse, my career, my finances, my family...everything. Being thankful for the good puts me at peace and gives me the strength to push forward in life regardless of what obstacles present themselves.
Wild at Heart
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The most important thing I've learned is that you have to make your own luck. In the end it doesn't matter if you're born rich, poor, ugly, attractive, smart or stupid. You have to take the hand that was delt to you and play it the best you can. I've seen rich people end up homeless and poor people end up millionaires. Get out of the mentality that other people and your bad luck affect you because that's not the case. You alone hold your life in your hands. Only you can hold yourself back.
I still stand by this. Make your own luck, young bloods.
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If you think she's mental, do not have sex with her, no matter how attractive she might be, to you.
You're an idiot.
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Knowing you can't change those around you, accept them for who they are. Love and appreciate them as they are.
Advanced Wordsmith
Think with your head and not your heart. Emotions are great at clouding judgement.
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People don't change. If they have hurt you before then they probably will again.
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People don't change. If they have hurt you before then they probably will again.
To change that a little - if they've hurt others before you they will hurt you also.
If they're willing to cheat WITH you on the person they told they loved - be aware, very aware when they tell you THEY love you.
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Quote by ShannonHeartsYou18
People don't change. If they have hurt you before then they probably will again.
Shannon forgive me, I don't mean to contradict... I was hurt myself. So this are my thoughts.
People grow so they may change a bit, but regardless.. if they hurt "again" is because they were given the chance.
Choose n Practice Happiness
Life is simple; we are what we eat and what we read. Talk is superfluous.
Life is simple; we are what we eat and what we read. Talk is superfluous.
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What say you Lush? What is the most important life lesson you have learned?
Humility is one of those truly great ones, and such an asset to someone. I think it makes men sexier 1000-fold. You know your assets and your liabilities and a humle attitude of realness goes a long way!
I think I am here to learn about love and forgiveness, but there are some other important lessons too. Besides these aforementioned, I learned not to assume, and that "control" is an illusion. Everything is temporal and people are merely gifts on loan to us.
You cannot enter into a relationship thinking you can change somone (learned that one in my teens) or carry the load alone.
I DO need people - even when I protested for a long, long time I didn't.
And people DO change, but first they have to be willing.
Life does not happen in my time or according to what I plan.
etc.
Cryptic Vigilante
Life is a game that can't be won. Just make sure to lose it in the most honorable way you possibly can.
Sophisticate
Everything passes, everything changes. If it's good, enjoy it while it lasts. If not, it will not last forever and the good will come.
So, all we can wish for is the wisdom and courage to deal with both.
So, all we can wish for is the wisdom and courage to deal with both.
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I have learned to do it as I feel it and at that moment, not when the right moment comes. It matter little if it end up being a mistake. The worst mistake is being afraid of making one, as it's never a mistake anyway. It's a step that I had to take.
As long as it's done, it's another emotion and another experience in our personal life baggage.
Cascading horrible events happens (even nothing) if it's not done it at that moment, as another stone that should have been laid to build our character hasn't being stacked. As a result our life experience is made like a domino with pieces missing here and there. It will not work...as it should, as it can.
Of course, many times we do not do something because we're not sure of it, or because we believe that it could be wrong, but most of what we believe is untrue. It's been passed on to us by every one and every thing around us.
We are prisoners of our own mind.
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As long as it's done, it's another emotion and another experience in our personal life baggage.
Cascading horrible events happens (even nothing) if it's not done it at that moment, as another stone that should have been laid to build our character hasn't being stacked. As a result our life experience is made like a domino with pieces missing here and there. It will not work...as it should, as it can.
Of course, many times we do not do something because we're not sure of it, or because we believe that it could be wrong, but most of what we believe is untrue. It's been passed on to us by every one and every thing around us.
We are prisoners of our own mind.
DO IT NOW
Choose n Practice Happiness
Life is simple; we are what we eat and what we read. Talk is superfluous.
Life is simple; we are what we eat and what we read. Talk is superfluous.
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Ive learnt that people even the best buds that you make, everyone eventually moves on, and you end up back where you started .... alone .....i mean lets face it maybe that's how its ment to be who kows but i have yet to find another lesson to learn cause that one has been a hard one to learn over multiple years
Yes im the small bitchy chick in the corner, set me off and man do you know about it !!!
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Be honest and up front with someone. Helping and being nice is always good.. Being a jerk or asshole you do have many friends
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Money does not equal happy life.
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My child is my greatest achievement. We are here to make babies.
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Actually several that are all bound together.
I am a gentleman, I am a kind man and try to never hurt anyone, I care and I am considerate of everyone, even the assholes.
This has gotten me more than I can ever explain. If it's not reciprocated then I just move on. I am in charge of me, not them. If they attack me I do not retaliate unless they persist. I also have a lot of inner strength and resolve. If you hurt my family (that includes close friends) I am capable of a great deal more.
I am a Taoist and learning what that's about is a lesson in how to live a good life. Essentially do more good than harm.
I live this quote.
I am a gentleman, I am a kind man and try to never hurt anyone, I care and I am considerate of everyone, even the assholes.
This has gotten me more than I can ever explain. If it's not reciprocated then I just move on. I am in charge of me, not them. If they attack me I do not retaliate unless they persist. I also have a lot of inner strength and resolve. If you hurt my family (that includes close friends) I am capable of a great deal more.
I am a Taoist and learning what that's about is a lesson in how to live a good life. Essentially do more good than harm.
I live this quote.
I am always a gentleman.