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Dalai Lama Quotes
"Dalai Lama" is a title accorded by Tibetan Buddhists to their religious leader. Tibetan Buddhists believe that the Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of a previous Lama. The tradition of locating the reincarnated leader exists even today. The current Dalai Lama, who is the fourteenth Dalai Lama, is Tenzin Gyatso and he is currently in exile. Here are some famous Dalai Lama quotes.
Quotes About Elvis
Elvis Presley had millions rocking and swinging to his music. Yet there were skeptics who saw a different picture. As Elvis grew famous, critics and admirers had their share of opinion and insight. Here are some quotes about Elvis.
Van Gogh Quotations
Van Gogh is mainly remembered for his painting. Few know that his words were words of wisdom. Here are a few of his quotations that throw new light on this multi-faceted personality.
Victor Hugo Quotes
The multi-faceted French author Victor Hugo was a poet, playwright, novelist, statesman, and human rights activist, all rolled into one. He authored many classics including Les Miserables, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. If you have not read his books, read Victor Hugo quotes to understand this literary genius.
Swedish Proverbs
Collection of Swedish Proverbs
Robert Louis Stevenson Quotes
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Quotes by Robert Frost
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Pablo Picasso Quotes
Did you know that Pablo Picasso's full name was Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruíz y Picasso? Pablo Picasso, as he was commonly known, was a Spanish painter whose genius is known all over the world. In fact, the word "Picasso" has become synonymous with "great painter." So, if you have a "Picasso" within you, nurture it and let your creative juices flow.
Quotes From Franklin Roosevelt
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Charles Dickens Quotes
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Tennyson Quote
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Einstein Sayings
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Muhammad Ali Quotes
Think boxing and you think of Muhammad Ali. Ali once said, "Allah is the greatest. I'm just the greatest boxer." And indeed, he was. As three times winner of the linear world heavyweight championship, a title held by no other boxer, Muhammad Ali was a nightmare for his opponents. He was awarded the "sportsman of the century" by the BBC and Sports Illustrated magazine in 1999. These inspirational Muhammad Ali quotes make you want to be a winner.
Michael Jordan Quotes
There is an adage that you get to witness history in the making only once in a lifetime. Those who have watched Michael Jordan play would confirm this adage. One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Michael Jordan's scintillating performance on the basketball field remains etched in public memory. Get a dose of inspiration as you read these Michael Jordan quotes.
Lou Holtz Quotes
Former NCAA football and NFL Head coach, Lou Holtz is a legend in his own right. He is the only coach to guide four different programs to the top 20 rankings. Lou Holtz proved to the world that success comes with patience, dedication, and commitment. Here are some inspiring Lou Holtz quotes.
Joe Paterno Quotes
As the head football coach of Pennsylvania State University, Joe Paterno, nicknamed JoePa, holds the record for the most Bowl victories in history. He also has the distinction of being the only Division I FBS football coach with more undefeated FBS seasons than any other football coach in history. If you thought that a career of over forty years is an improbability, Joe Paterno proved that nothing is impossible. Feel a surge of inspiration after reading these Joe Paterno quotes.
Jim Valvano Quotes
American basketball has seen many a legend. One shining star amongst them is famous basketball coach James Valvano. In his nineteen-year career as Head Coach at North Carolina Sate University, Valvano turned his players into champions. Valvano's basketball team won several tournaments including the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. Here are some inspirational Jim Valvano quotes.
William James Quotations
Although a doctor by qualification, William James is a well-known philosopher. He wrote extensively on psychology, including the voluminous Principles of Psychology. William James conducted research in epistemology as well as the philosophy of religion. He inspires us to keep the curious mind alive and never stop asking questions. These William James quotations will give you some food for thought.
Socrates Quotes
Socrates is synonymous with philosophy. One of the earliest known philosophers, Socrates laid the foundation for Western philosophy. Unfortunately, Socrates did not publish his philosophy. So most of the information about Socrates is gathered from Plato's writings. You will discover gems of wisdom in these quotes of Socrates, the enigmatic philosopher.
Quotes of Plato
Plato's contribution to the study of philosophy has been invaluable. Without Plato, much of modern philosophy would have been impossible. His teacher, Socrates, influenced Plato's thinking. You can sense the genius in these quotes of Plato.
Michaelangelo Quotes
Walk the streets of Rome, and you will find Michelangelo's works of art in every part of the city. The [i]Pieta[/i], the [i]Statue of David[/i] and the architecture inside the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica were some of his notable creations. He was a perfectionist to the core. Michelangelo regarded even the tiniest flaw as a catastrophe. It's no wonder then that today's artists, with the best of equipment and technology, cannot match the finesse and grandeur of Michelangelo.
Leonardo Da Vinci Quotes
Very few men who walked the earth possessed as much knowledge as Leonardo Da Vinci. Leonardo Da Vinci was a distinguished figure in art and science. He was a polymath; a term used to denote a person who possesses a large gamut of expertise and knowledge. He was a musician, painter, sculptor, writer, anatomist, engineer, mathematician, botanist, scientist, architect, and inventor. But most know him for his magnificent paintings, Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Peter Drucker Quotes
In many ways, business schools owe their existence to Peter Drucker, the founding father of management. I see Peter Drucker as a philosopher who studied management as a science. He formulated management concepts, including management by objectives or MBO. Peter Drucker explained management theory and principles with the help of extensive research and threw light on many unknown aspects of business management.
Sam Walton Quotes
Sam Walton was not just any businessman; he was a visionary. At a very early stage in life, he taught himself to take life's challenges head on. Sam Walton was one to pursue his dreams. He was the creator of the retail industry. Decades later, Sam Walton's giant retail business Wal-Mart ranks numero uno in the retail industry. Learn a few lessons of business from these Sam Walton quotes.
Lee Iacocca Quotes
Lee Iacocca was instrumental in the success of two automobile giants: Ford and Chrysler. With almost no formal education, Iacocca achieved professional excellence simply through intelligence, conviction, and perseverance. Ford owes its success to Iacocca’s insight and intrepid decisions. Chrysler Corporation also benefited tremendously from Iacocca's able direction and leadership. Lee Iacocca's quotes inspire many aspiring leaders and business students.