I Believe In Taking Care Of Myself And Teaching Other People Who Want To Learn. I Don't Believe In Just Printing Money And Giving Money. I'm Willing To Teach Those Who Are Willing To Learn. If You're Not Willing To Learn, Then Go Vote For Obama. I'm Not Republican Or Democrat, So Don't Get Me Wrong.

-Robert Kiyosaki

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Mindset

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Thinking

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Track

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Baby

Thinking

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Skills

World

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Emotion

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Training

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Wind

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Young

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World

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Assets

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Money

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Distinction

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Hate

Real

I'm Not A Republican Or A Democrat, But George Bush Has Just Put Us So Greatly Into Debt; Now Obama's Going To Make It Even Worse. So, It's Basically Highway Robbery, And I Think It's A Tragedy.

Thinking

Tragedy

Debt

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Inability

Helping

Life Is

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Rich Money

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Financial

Financial Freedom

Available

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Team

Talking

Skills

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Dying

Moments

Your Mentors In Life Are Important, So Choose Them Wisely

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Important

It's Not What You Say Out Of Your Mouth That Determines Your Life,it's What You Whisper To Yourself That Has The Most Power!

Inspirational

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Self Worth

If You Took All Of My Money Away, I Would Have It Right Back. I Don't Really Care About Money. I Mean I Do But Why Worry About It Because I Can Make My Own Money All The Time.

Mean

Worry

Care

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Sunset

Cutting

Doe

Starting A Business Is Like Jumping Out Of An Airplane Without A Parachute. In Mid Air, The Entrepreneur Begins Building A Parachute And Hopes It Opens Before Hitting The Ground.

Inspiration

Airplane

Jumping

I Believe That One Key To Success Is To Accept Truth, No Matter How It's Spoken.

Inspiring

Believe

Keys

I Worked For Xerox For 4 Years And After That I Knew I Was Never Going To Be A Corporate Person. It Wasn't My Environment.

Years

Environment

Persons

The Greatest Secret Of Winners Is That Failure Inspires Winning; Thus, They Are Not Afraid Of Losing.

Winning

Inspire

Secret

It’s Not About The Money. Its About Creating A Business Out Of Your Life’s Purpose And Mission.

Creating

Purpose

Missions

You Can Prosper, No Matter What The Economy Is Doing.

Inspirational

Life

Motivational

Most People Put Money In Their Piggy Bank. I Buy A Goose That Lays Golden Eggs Over And Over Again. That's What An Asset Is.

Eggs

People

Golden

Intelligence Solves Problems & Produces Money.money Without Financial Intelligence Is Money Soon Gone.

Inspirational

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Gone

I've Been Saying This For Years: There Is No Longer Such A Thing As A Safe And Secure Job.

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Years

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Get Your Assets Working For You So That Your "ass" Isn't Working For Someone Else.

Ass

Assets

If You Want To Be Rich, You Need To Develop Your Vision. You Must Be Standing On The Edge Of Time Gazing Into The Future.

Inspirational

Inspire

Vision

Being An Entrepreneur Is Simply Going From One Mistake To The Next. You Must Have The Fortitude To Continue On.

Inspirational

Mistake

Entrepreneur

My Task Is How I Can Learn To Make Money From That By Giving First. I'm Always Constantly Looking At How I Can Do More And More For Less And Less.

Giving

Tasks

Firsts

As Long As You Blame Someone Or Something Else - Something Outside You That's Bigger Than You Are - As The Source Of Your Problems, The Problems Won't Get Solved.

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Problem

If You Have Faith In Our Leaders Of Commerce, Don't Buy Gold. If You Do Not Have Faith In Them, Maybe You Should Buy Gold Or Silver.

Leader

Gold

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Rich

Reason

Making Money And Making The World A Better Place Are Not Contrary To One Another.

World

Making Money

Better Place

Whenever You Feel ‘short’ Or In ‘need’ Of Something, Give What You Want First And It Will Come Back In Buckets. That Is True For Money, A Smile, Love, Friendship. I Know It Is Often The Last Thing A Person May Want To Do, But It Has Always Worked For Me. I Just Trust That The Principle Of Reciprocity Is True, And I Give What I Want.

Giving

Buckets

Needs

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Financial Education

Foundation

Ark

One Of The Most Stupid Things To Do Is To Pretend You Are Smart. When You Pretend To Be Smart, You Are At The Height Of Stupidity.

Inspirational

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Stupid

In The World Of Entrepreneurs, You Don't Need A College Education. You Need A Proper Education.

Graduation

Education

Learning

Don't Bury Your Failures, Let Them Inspire You.

Inspirational

Inspiring

Mistake

A Good Leader Is Always Looking For People Smarter And More Experienced Than They Are. If You Are The Smartest One In The Room, Then You Are Stupid.

Inspirational

Leadership

Business

Education Is More Valuable Than Money, In The Long Run.

Motivational

Running

Poor Education

If You're Working For A Good Company And You're Happy There, And You're Being Compensated Accordingly, And Your Work Satisfies You, You Should Stay There.

Good Company

Should

Company

By Giving Kids An Allowance, You Teach That Child To Work For Money Rather Than Learn To Create Money.

Children

Kids

Giving

Entrepreneurs Don't Finish When We Are Tired. We Finish When We Are Done.

Tired

Entrepreneur

Done

People Who Dream Small Dreams Continue To Live As Small People.

Inspirational

Dream

People

The Benefit Of Living In A Free Society Is That We All Have The Choice To Be Rich, Poor, Or Middle Class. The Decision Is Up To You.

Class

Choices

Decision

"why Is The Creative Entrepreneur The Riskiest Type To Be?" I Asked. "because Being Creative Means You Are Often A Pioneer. It Is Easy To Copy A Successful And Proven Product. It Is Also Less Risky. If You Learn To Innovate, Create, Or Invent Your Way To Success, You Are An Entrepreneur Creating New Value Rather Than An Entrepreneur Who Wins By Copying."

Business

Mean

Successful

You Can Either Blame Everybody Else Or You Can Take A Look At Yourself And Determine Where You Can Improve.

Looks

Blame

Look At Yourself

If You Want A Solid Future, You Need To Create It. You Can Take Charge Of Your Future Only When You Take Control Of Your Income Source. You Need Your Own Business.

Income

Needs

Want

So Many People Operate In A World Of Right And Wrong [that] They Become Polarized. You're Conservative Or You're Liberal; And If You're One Or The Other, You Can't Be Both. I Just Think That This Idea Of Right And Wrong Is Kind Of A Damaging Idea.

Thinking

Ideas

People

An Active Investor Is Someone Who Actually Lives Off Their Investments As Opposed To Wages From A Job.

Jobs

Wages

Investment

When You Create Wealth, It’s Your Responsibility To Return It To Society.

Responsibility

Return

Wealth

That's Correct, I Flunked Out Of High School Twice Because I Couldn't Write.

Writing

School

High School

A Successful Business Is Created Before There Is A Business.

Successful

Successful Business

Hoping Drains Your Energy. Action Creates Energy.

Inspirational

Hope

Procrastination

I Want Parents To Teach That Academic Intelligence Is Essential, But So Is Financial Intelligence.

Parent

Essentials

Want

It's When You Take That First Step Opening A Business Or Making An Investment That It Becomes Real.

Real

Firsts

Steps

You Have To Be Smart. The Easy Days Are Over.

Smart

Easy Days

Easy

Life Isn’t Fair. It Never Will Be. Quit Trying To Make It Fair. You Don’t Need It To Be Fair. Go Make Life Unfair To Your Advantages.

Trying

Needs

Quitting

Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.

2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.

2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.

2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.

3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.

3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.

3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.

4. Proper Usage of Quotes

4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.

4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.

4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.

5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.

5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.

6. Quotes in Different Contexts

6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.

6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.

6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.

7. Punctuation and Formatting

Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:

Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.

Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.

8. Ethical Considerations

Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes

Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.

Conclusion

Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.

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