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I Don't Have The Delusion That I'm The Best Or Have The Right Answer. Whenever Someone Is Out There Pissed At You Or Me, They Don't Even Know You Or I. What They Are Really Pissed At Is Themselves. You Might Have Total Respect For Them But They Don't Respect Themselves.
-Tony Robbins
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Tony Robbins
I Don't Have The Delusion That I'm The Best Or Have The Right Answer. Whenever Someone Is Out There Pissed At You Or Me, They Don't Even Know You Or I. What They Are Really Pissed At Is Themselves. You Might Have Total Respect For Them But They Don't Respect Themselves.
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Certainty
Seems
The Third Element Of Success Is Your State: You Must Replace A Default State Of Pessimism Or Anger With One Of Determination, Of Will, Of Generosity, Of Curiosity, Of Gratitude. The More We Can Put Ourselves In Such Beautiful States Rather Than Suffering States, The More They Become Habits Of Being And We End Up Making Better Decisions.
Beautiful
Gratitude
Determination
I've Come To Believe That All My Past Failure And Frustration Were Actually Laying The Foundation For The Understandings That Have Created The New Level Of Living I Now Enjoy.
Motivational
Break Up
Breakup
Leaders Anticipate. Losers React
Leader
Loser
Anticipate
Beliefs Have The Power To Create And The Power To Destroy.
Inspirational
Success
Basketball
Your Income Right Now Is A Result Of Your Standards, It Is Not The Industry, It Is Not The Economy.
Powerful
Income
Economy
There Are Many People Who Live In What I Call 'no-man's Land,' A Place Where You're Not Really Happy, But You're Not Unhappy Enough To Do Anything About It. That's A Dangerous Place. It's A Place Where People Numb Themselves To Their Dreams. It's Where They Dismiss Hope And Accept What's In Front Of Them Instead Of Driving Toward What They Really Want In Life.
Dream
Men
Land
The Only People Without Problems Are In Cemeteries. If You Don't Have Problems, Get On Your Knees And Pray.
Inspirational
People
Knees
Some People Get Certainty By Working Harder And Saying I'm Going To Master Something. Some People Get Certainty By Lowering Their Expectations, Going 'it Will Never Work. And They Lose Their Dreams, But They Get Their Needs. The Needs Are Not Like Goals. They're Not Like Belief Systems That Are Built Into You.
Dream
People
Goal
If We Believe In Magic, We'll Live A Magical Life.
Uplifting
Believe
Magic
The Path To Success Is To Take Massive, Determined Action.
Inspirational
Success
Congratulations
One Of The Finest Beliefs I Developed Years Ago That Helped Me To Enjoy All Of My Life Experience Was The Idea That There Are No Bad Experiences, That No Matter What I Go Through In Life - Whether It's A Challenging Experience Or A Pleasurable One - Every Experience Provides Me Something Of Value If I Look For It.
Motivational
Years
Ideas
Always Have Something To Look Forward To.
Looks
What We Link To Pleasure And What We Link To Pain Determines Our Destiny.
Pain
Destiny
Inner Strength
The Questions You Ask Consistently Will Create Either Enervation Or Enjoyment, Indignation Or Inspiration, Misery Or Magic. Ask The Questions That Will Uplift Your Spirit And Push You Along The Path Of Human Excellence
Inspirational
Uplifting
Creating
I'm On A Mission To Help People Grow And Give. The More They Grow The More They Can Give, The More Life They Build, The Greater The Quality Of Their Life.
People
Giving
Quality
Success Without Happiness Is Failure.
It's Natural To Sit Down But The Human Spirit Within Us Can Make Us Get Up.
Spirit
Natural
Get Up
Age Is Not Based On Chronology, But Psychology.
Psychology
Age
Chronology
It's Your Unlimited Power To Care And To Love That Can Make The Biggest Difference In The Quality Of Your Life.
Love
Motivational
Family
People Who Say, "i Don't Know What To Do," Usually Aren't Inspired Enough To Make It Happen.
People
Inspired
Enough
Right Now You Can Make A Decision, ... If You Truly Decided To, You Can Do Almost Anything. So If You Don't Liike The Current Relationship You're In, Make The Decision Now To Change It. If You Don't Like Your Current Job, Change It.
Jobs
Decision
Like You
Don't Be Afraid Of New Ideas. Be Afraid Of Old Ideas. They Keep You Where You Are And Stop You From Growing And Moving Forward. Concentrate On Where You Want To Go, Not On What You Fear.
Moving
Ideas
Growing
I Was Working As Hard As A Human Being Could Work. That Tempo Hasn't Changed. I Just Have More Diversity And More Companies, And Now I've Got 33 Companies So My Dance Card Is Full. Four Kids And Three Grandkids, But I Love That Passionate Lifestyle. I Love Constantly Growing, I Love Seeing And Feeling That You Can Have An Impact. And Gradually It Went From Just Coaching To Actually Running Businesses Because I've Had Experiences That Were Life Changing.
Running
Life Changing
Kids
As Simplistic As This May Sound, Commitment Is Still The Common Denominator Separating Those Who Live Their Dreams From Those Who Live In Regret.
Dream
Regret
Commitment
Billionaire Investors Know They're Going To Be Wrong, So They Have A Plan To Protect Against Wrong.
Billionaire
Protect
Plans
The Secret To Living Is Giving.
Giving
Secret
When Two People Meet, As Long As There Is Any Form Of Rapport Maintained, The Person With The Most Certainty Will Eventually Influence Ther Other Person.
Two
Long
People
Self-development Is The Only Thing That Keeps A Person From Burning Out. We All Have Many Needs - The Need For Certainty, The Need For Variety, The Need For Significance, And The Need For Connection. But, Ultimately, We Must Grow, And We Must Contribute In A Meaningful Way In Order To Feel Fulfilled.
Meaningful
Self
Order
Everybody Has A Different Strategy, But Everybody Agrees That Active Management Does Not Beat The Market.
Doe
Different
Active Management
I Think The Most Important Key To Quality Communication And Interaction Is Developing An Interest In The Person You`re Talking With. Most Women Know The Secret To A Quality Conversation Is To Ask Quality Questions And Have A Sincere Interest In Hearing The Answers. In Fact, The Best Communicators Very Often Say The Least. It`s Not The Extrovert Who Dominates The Conversation That A Client Feels Most Connected With, But Rather The Individual Who Shows A Real And Sincere Interest In Knowing About The Life Of The Person They`re Talking With.
Real
Communication
Thinking
The Higher Your Energy Level, The More Efficient Your Body The More Efficient Your Body, The Better You Feel And The More You Will Use Your Talent To Produce Outstanding Results.
Change
Success
Fitness
Remember, It's Not Conditions But Decisions That Determine Our Lives.
Inspirational
Decision
Remember
The Quality Of Your Life Is In Direct Proportion To The Quality Of Your Relationships.
Quality
Life Is
Uncertainty Of Life
Most People Know What To Do, But They Don't Do What They Know - Because They Haven't Found Their Inner Drive. Their Passion.
Passion
People
Found
The Meaning And The Purpose Behind Some Events Are Unknowable. This Is The Ultimate Test Of Our Faith. We Must Trust That Everyone In Life Is Here To Learn Different Lessons At Different Times, That Good And Bad Experiences Are Only The Perceptions Of Man. After All, Some Of Your Worst Experiences Have Truly Been Your Best. They've Sculpted You, Trained You, Developed Within You A Sensitivity And Set You In A Direction That Reaches Out To Impact Your Ultimate Destiny.
Motivational
Destiny
Men
Business Is A Spiritual Pursuit. Your Business Will Not Grow Unless You Grow As A Person
Spiritual
Pursuit
Grows
Have You Ever Said, 'i Can't Do That! I'm Just Not Like That!'? If You've Ever Used This Phrase, You've Hit The Boundary Of How You've Defined Yourself In The Past, And It's Affecting The Quality Of Your Present-day Life. Ask Yourself, 'where Did These Beliefs About Who I Am Come From, And How Old Are They?' Maybe It's Time To Update Your Identity.
Past
Who I Am
Quality
My Whole Life Is Driven By Love. It Always Has Been. It's Never Been Driven By Material Things - Which Are Just Benefits Of Doing Something I Loved.
Benefits
Life Is
Driven
Whatever You Focus On You're Going To Feel.
Focus
Feels
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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