"You can't think your way out of a box; you've got to act."

-- Tom Peters

#Thinking Quotes #Way Quotes #Boxes Quotes

“My idea of philosophy is that if it is not relevant to human problems, if it does not tell us how we can go about eradicating some of the misery in this world, then it is not worth the name of philosophy. I think Socrates made a very profound statement when he asserted that the raison d'etre of philosophy is to teach us proper living. In this day and age 'proper living' means liberation from the urgent problems of poverty, economic necessity and indoctrination, mental oppression.”
“In every life we have some trouble, but when you worry you make it double. Don't worry. Be happy.”

Source : Song: Don't Worry Be Happy
“I'm an enormous fan of Ron Howard. I mean, he's the most extraordinary director.”
“Lovesick, bitter and hardened heart. Aching, waiting for life to start”
“We are continuous with all the particles of our physical being, as in our breathing we are continuous with the sky. Between our bodies and the world there is unity and commerce.”

Source : David Malouf (2012). “An Imaginary Life”, p.147, Random House
“Nothing is finer for the purposes of great productions than a very gradual ripening of the intellectual powers.”
“You should take a good look at all sides of an issue before making a decision. Put something away in case of an emergency. New neighbors will bring good cheer. A small problem may occur at home base, but you will solve it quickly and correctly. Don't offer smart advice unless you are really asked to comment.”

Source : Vikas Swarup (2008). “Q & A: A Novel”, p.54, Simon and Schuster
“At which point should we let go and do what we want to do, and when should we submit to rules? Coming to terms with our true natures and who we really are has always been a fascination to humans. I know it fascinates me.”

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