"Socrates was the chief saint of the Stoics throughout their history ; his attitude at the time of his trial, his refusal to escape, his calmness in the face of death , and his contention that the perpetrator of injustice injures himself more than his victim, all fitted in perfectly with Stoic teaching. So did his indifference to heat and cold, his plainness in matters of food and dress, and his complete independence of all bodily comforts."

-- Bertrand Russell

#Attitude Quotes #Teaching Quotes #Independence Quotes

“I love to reinvent myself, and that's because I am a very free person. I do what I feel, and I love who I am.”
“I wanted to clear up the slum of legsâ€¦ I wanted to make the chair all one thing again.”

Source : Eero Saarinen (1962). “Eero Saarinen on His Work: A Selection of Buildings Dating from 1947 to 1964 with Statements by the Architect”, New Haven : Yale University Press
“The old welfare system was hurting people by discouraging work and marriage. Welfare reform, and now this legislation, will build on the understanding that work and strong families are the foundation upon which we build our future.”
“The base of our party is commonsense conservatives.If the Republican Party gets back to that base, I think our party's going to be stronger and there's not going to be a need for a third party.”

Source : Source: www.nbcnews.com
“It was completely fruitless to quarrel with the world, whereas the quarrel with oneself was occasionally fruitful and always, she had to admit, interesting.”
“No athlete works harder than Floyd Mayweather.”
“Attitude is tremendously important in chasing success - in any field of endeavour. That's why I believe talent alone will get you very little in this world.”
“I am patient with my needs, kind with my words, and respectful of my soft places.”

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