Calendar 2019 Quotes

Don’t seek to emulate other writers. Don’t pay heed to how others say your tales should be written. And don’t ever change your writing on account of anything or anyone. Your stories are your own, so write them your way.

I don't believe there's ever been a 'good' first draft, but there's a reason for that: they don’t have to be. First drafts are part of the process; they're the rough diamond on their way to being cut and polished. It takes a while to get them to shine.

I think that a true writer will keep on writing, no matter what. Even if they don’t get published, even if they’re constantly faced with criticism… they’ll keep writing. The act is essential to a writer’s existence. Without it, life would have no meaning.

I hope I don't become that person who talks endlessly without noticing how the person in front of me feels.

The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others

The best way to get even with someone who has left you is to meet someone new and become happy again.

Allowing for the two types of year (leap and normal), and the seven possible days a year can start on, there are only fourteen calendars to choose from. When I was shopping for a 2019 calendar (non–leap year, starting on a Tuesday), I knew it would be the same as the one for 2013, so I could pick up a secondhand one at a discount price. Actually, for some retro charm, I hunted down one from 1985.

The art of maintaining a good relationship can be compared to sitting by a fireplace. If we sit too close for too long, we become hot and possibly burned. If we sit too far away, we cannot feel the warmth. Similarly, no matter how well we get along with someone, if we stick too close without building in some personal space, we soon feel trapped and burned out. It is easy to take the relationship for granted and feel resentful about not having enough privacy and independence. On the other hand, if we put in too little effort to stay in touch with friends and family, we can’t feel the warmth of their love. Striking a balance is key.

A spiritual leader is a finger pointing at the moon. If the finger attempts to become the moon, this can lead to a grave sin.

The holier a person is, the more likely it is that she describes herself as a sinner. This is because she doesn't lie to herself.

If you keep hoping to be comforted by others, you can feel weighed down by that need. If you have a constant need to be heard, nobody can meet that need to your complete satisfaction. Rather than always seeking comfort from others, offer your comfort and listen to others. In the process of helping, you will be healed.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” — Audrey Hepburn

When we are comfortable with ourselves and have accepted ourselves wholly, others will find us approachable and will like us for who we are.

If you want revenge because your feelings are hurt, all you can see is your own suffering

An exceptional relationship is not one with a good beginning but one with a good ending. Relationships often begin accidentally, but when it comes to ending them, we usually have choices. Choose the ending wisely.

Als je helpt omdat je iets terug verwacht, is het lenen en niet geven.

Love needs to be balanced. If you like him more than he likes you, give him time and space to catch up. It is important to hold back your emotions when your feelings are not in balance with his.

According to the Buddha's teaching, however, the boundary between the mind and the world is actually thin, porous, and ultimately illusory. It is not that the world is objectively joyful or sad and produces a corresponding feeling in us. Rather, feelings originate with the mind projecting its subjective experience onto the world. The world isn't inherently joyful or sad; it just is.

Ketika kita mengamati dunia luar, kita hanya melihat sebagian kecil yang menarik bagi kita. Dunia yang kita lihat bukanlah keseluruhan alam semesta, tapi hanya terbatas pada apa yang batin kita perhatikan.

To keep doing your work for a long time, do not treat it as just work. View it as a source of enjoyment and growth. The road to happiness lies not just in find a good job but learning to enjoy what you are asked to do.

The reward for someone who works hard is more work.

E de repente me dei conta: quando olhamos para o mundo exterior, estamos enxergando apenas a pequena parte dele que nos interessa. O mundo que vemos não é o Universo inteiro, mas uma parte limitada com a qual a mente se importa. No entanto, para a nossa mente, essa pequena parte do mundo é o Universo inteiro. Nossa realidade não é o Cosmos, que se expande infinitamente, mas a pequena parte dele em que resolvemos concentrar nossa atenção. A realidade existe porque a nossa mente existe. Sem a mente não haveria Universo.

Ketika batin kita dipenuhi kebahagiaan dan kasih, dunia juga akan dipenuhi kebahagiaan dan kasih. Ketika batin kita diisi pikiran negatif, dunia juga akan terlihat negatif.

Too much pride can be a source of conflict. If we treat people with humility and respect, conflicts can be avoided. It is often our pride that encourages us to stand up straight and wage a battle of wills. While fighting to determine who is right and who is wrong, we

When your mind rests, the world also rest.

A vow to help others summon immense energy from within

Even if you are having just a bowl of cereal for dinner, eat it with the loving attitude of nourishing yourself. Isn't it tiring to constantly have to care for your body? Pat yourself on the back for the hard work you are doing. Then go to bed one hour earlier as a gift to your body.

Con mắt tâm hồn của ta nhìn thế gian ở trạng thái như thế nào, thì thế gian mà ta nhìn thấy sẽ giống y như trạng thái ấy." "Nếu tâm trí bạn nghỉ ngơi, thế gian cũng nghỉ ngơi theo bạn. Nếu tâm trí bạn hạnh phúc, thế gian cũng hạnh phúc theo bạn. Tâm trí con người và thế gian không phải là hai thứ tồn tại riêng lẻ. Trước khi oán trách thế gian, hãy cùng lau lại tấm kính của tâm hồn mình cho sạch đẹp