***Insight*** Words of Wisdom

Through life there are many wise words and phrases left behind by those righteous men and women who came before us. Some of these are as good as gold and we should search diligently for those that build us up and make us strive to better ourselves and the world around us. Below are some that I have stumbled upon and also ones that I have created myself. I find that they guide my actions and keep my from making foolish mistakes as well give some sense to this crazy world I live in.
*Note: The phrases below that were said by others are put in quotes. If I know the author I will be sure to include their name. Chances are I will add to this list as I see fit. *

Be passion in that which you do and only ever do it for yourself. Never let anyone stop you always pursue your dreams if they are righteous.

"Great minds think about ideas, average minds think about things and weak minds think about people."

"He who is not adding to his knowledge, is diminishing it."
-The Talmud

"Live well. It is the best revenge."
-The Talmud

"The fool believes himself to be wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool."
-Socrates

"Only the educated are free."
-Socrates

One key to happiness to to always look through our Spiritual "eyes," glance through our Mental eyes, and look through our physical eyes only to see what we are doing.

Epect no praise, give only praise, and throw away both insults and compliments. Watch your pride melt away as the light of your humility shines forth to inspire.

The shadows have no power over even the flame of a candle, but shrink in fear. Only ever do they gain strength when the light flickers and wanes.

The only difference between your dreams and reality, is action.

"What goes around, comes around"

A misdeed is like a pebble. Even a grain of sand can send ripples through a calm lake.

If it feels good, you know its good, you believe it to be righteous and have weighed the consequences, THINK about doing it.

"Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true."
–Buddha

Humans...
They hear without listening, see without watching and can only know by doing-and even then, they forget.

Never Regret Anything. At one point, it's exactly what you wanted.