Tag Archives: Quotes

About Lemons

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Ray V.

Have you ever wondered why lemonade is made from artificial flavors, but furniture polish is made from real lemons? -Lemon Notecard by Lisa Anne Tindal

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Train your Mind

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Ray V.

“Train your mind to be stronger than your feelings” -Keanu Reeves, aka John Wick Is anyone going to see #4 this weekend?

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On Tyranny

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Ray V.

Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised  for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busibodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his … Continue reading →

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On The Workplace

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Ray V.

“In weak companies, politics win. In strong companies, the best ideas win” -Steve Jobs I agree with Steve as that has been my observation and experience over the years.

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On Growth

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Ray V.

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.” -Ernest Hemingway, courtesy of Tim Chris Snyder on Linkedin

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A Monday Morning Dichotomy

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Ray V.

Nothing in this world is harder than speaking the truth, nothing easier than flattery –Fydor Dostoevsky, (1821-1881) Which do you chose?

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A Choice

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Ray V.

“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited of what could go right.” -Tony Robbins

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Creative Parenting, 101

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Ray V.

Sometimes, tough parenting requires that you tell your kids that they need to clean their rooms before they can have a donut, while you sit eating donuts yelling “hurry, they are almost gone!” -Found on Instagram.

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On Norms

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Ray V.

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” Frank Zappa (1940-1993)

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A Test

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Ray V.

I am not impressed by money, social status, job title, or what car you drive. I am impressed by the way you treat other living beings, both animals and humans. -Rose Winfold, found on Maria’s Mixing Bowl. This was actually … Continue reading →

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