Philip's posts | Ecency

Philip

@einestages

45

Resource Credits

Available

Used

Website

www.philipschmitz.com

Created

2016-12-03 19:53

RSS Feed

einestages

10y

It's not up to us what we learn, but merely whether we learn through joy or through pain. ~John Updike

It's not up to us what we learn, but merely whether we learn through joy or through pain. ~John Updike

If it is true that strength is the child of effort and pain, then most of us will have the opportunity to learn strength. . . . Effort is standing up to the storm. Pain comes from enduring the worst the

$ 0.051

30

einestages

10y

Be curious, not judgmental. ~Walt Whitman

Be curious, not judgmental. ~Walt Whitman

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. ~Wayne Dyer

$ 0.000

27

einestages

10y

If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year...Today should always be our most wonderful day. ~Thomas Dreier

If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year...Today should always be our most wonderful day. ~Thomas Dreier

If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year...Today should always be our most wonderful day. ~Thomas Dreier

einestages

10y

I've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now. ~Sophia Loren

I've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now. ~Sophia Loren

I've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now. ~Sophia Loren

einestages

10y

In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. ~Tom Bodett

In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. ~Tom Bodett

In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. ~Tom Bodett

einestages

10y

It’s OK to take your time. The river thinks, “No rush, I’ll get there.” But then the river doesn’t spend much time looking back, either.

It’s OK to take your time. The river thinks, “No rush, I’ll get there.” But then the river doesn’t spend much time looking back, either.

It’s OK to take your time. The river thinks, “No rush, I’ll get there.” But then the river doesn’t spend much time looking back, either.

einestages

10y

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

einestages

10y

Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.

Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.

Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a

einestages

10y

Believing in yourself is magic; if you do that, you can accomplish anything. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Believing in yourself is magic; if you do that, you can accomplish anything. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Speaking of the person who is truly a master, the Tao Te Ching declares: Because he believes in himself, he doesn't try to convince others. Because he is content with himself, he doesn't need others' approval.

einestages

10y

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness. ~John Steinbeck

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness. ~John Steinbeck

What is joy without sorrow? what is success without failure? what is a win without a loss? what is health without illness? you have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other. there is always

einestages

10y

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. ~Leo Tolstoy

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. ~Leo Tolstoy

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~Harriet Tubman If there is righteousness

einestages

10y

Here's to progess by . . . (ahem).

Here's to progess by . . . (ahem).

Here's to progess by . . . (ahem).

einestages

10y

This year, I challenge you to a new resolution. I challenge you to just be yourself.

This year, I challenge you to a new resolution. I challenge you to just be yourself.

This year, I challenge you to a new resolution. I challenge you to just be yourself.

einestages

10y

Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years.

Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years.

Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul. ~Douglas MacArthur Wrinkles should

einestages

10y

Inspiration for today - December 13, 2016 . . . it's about self-confidence

Inspiration for today - December 13, 2016 . . . it's about self-confidence

Believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. ~Norman Vincent Peale The picture quote is by Jean-Michel

einestages

10y

Inspiration for today, December 8, 2016 – about being different

Inspiration for today, December 8, 2016 – about being different

We are one at the root - we just part at the branch. ~Rasheed Ogunlaru Being different is a talent. You illuminate what makes you special in the sea of sameness around you. ~Lady Gaga Image: “Fpx071611-10”

einestages

10y

Got a minute for a fable?

Got a minute for a fable?

The Lion and the Mouse As a lion lay sleeping, a mouse ran across his face and woke him up. The lion was furious, seized it in his paw, and was about to kill it. The terrified mouse begged him to spare

einestages

10y

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” ~Dolly Parton

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” ~Dolly Parton

And another good one that comes to mind: Follow your inner moonlight; don't hide the madness. ~Allen Ginsberg Of course, we can only guess about this woman’s moonlight to madness ratio, but she’s certainly

einestages

10y

Greetings, Steemit!

Greetings, Steemit!

Steemit is certainly a lot different from the other social media. Wow! :-) I’ll be interested to see where this leads. I work as a freelance translator and editor. Over the years, I’ve written hundreds