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Think Of Your Mind, Your Emotions, And Your Spirit As The Ultimate Garden. The Way To Ensure A Bountiful, Nourishing Harvest Is To Plant Seeds Like Love, Warmth, And Appreciation, Instead Of Seeds Like Disappointment, Anger, And Fear.
-Tony Robbins
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Tony Robbins
Think Of Your Mind, Your Emotions, And Your Spirit As The Ultimate Garden. The Way To Ensure A Bountiful, Nourishing Harvest Is To Plant Seeds Like Love, Warmth, And Appreciation, Instead Of Seeds Like Disappointment, Anger, And Fear.
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Where You Live
Marry A Man / Woman You Love To Talk To. As You Get Older, Their Conversational Skills Will Be As Important As Any Other.
Marriage
Men
Skills
There Are No Unresourceful People, Only Unresourceful States.
People
Inner Strength
States
More Than Anything Else, I Believe It's Our Decisions, Not The Conditions Of Our Lives That Determine Our Destiny.
Life
Motivational
Believe
A Real Decision Is Measured By The Fact That You've Taken A New Action. If There's No Action, You Haven't Truly Decided.
Motivational
Powerful
Real
Be The Person You Wish To Become - Today. Talk Like Them, Walk Like Them, Breathe Like Them! Be Them Now!
Wish
Today
Breathe
The Same Protection You Create For Yourself Becomes The Wall That Imprisons You.
Wall
Protection
The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Achieve Your Goals Is To Make Sure That As Soon As You Set Them You Immediately Begin To Create Momentum.
Goal
Important
Momentum
I Don't Fix Anybody, Because I Don't Think Anybody's Broken. I Think What People Have Are Patterns, And Those Can Be Changed. People Quickly Understand That What's Controlling Their Thoughts And Emotions Are Their Values And Rules, And They Learn How To Shift Those.
Thinking
People
Broken
If You Want To Change Your Life, Change The Questions You Ask Yourself Each Day!
Life Changing
Each Day
Want
Decisions Are The Doorway To Change.
Motivational
Decision
Doorways
You Want To Change Your Life? Control The Only Thing You Can Control: The Meaning You Give Something.
Change
Giving
Want
The Most Successful People In The World Are People Who Were Rejected More Than Anybody Else.
Successful
People
World
Many People Say, "well, I'd Love To Make A Decision Like That, But I'm Not Sure How I Could Change My Life." They're Paralyzed By The Fear That They Don't Know Exactly How To Turn Their Dreams Into Reality. And As A Result, They Never Make The Decisions That Could Make Their Lives Into The Masterpieces They Deserve To Be. I'm Here To Tell You That It's Not Important Initially To Know How You're Going To Create A Result. What's Important Is To Decide You Will Find A Way, No Matter What.
Inspirational
Dream
Reality
I Don't Mean To Sound Corny, But It's One Word: Results. If You Get Results, You Can Get Anyone.
Mean
Sound
Corny
The Simple Reason That Most People Fail Financially Is Not Because Of The Lack Of A Plan, It’s Not Because Of Good Advice, It’s Not Even Because Of A Lack Of Capital. It Is For One Reason—they Attach More Pain To The Idea Of Having Money, Than Not Having It.
Pain
Simple
Ideas
If There's Anything You're Not Happy About-in Your Relationships, In Your Health, In Your Career-make A Decision Right Now About How You're Going To Change It Immediately.
Careers
Decision
Not Happy
All Personal Breakthroughs Begin With A Change In Beliefs. So How Do We Change? The Most Effective Way Is To Get Your Brain To Associate Massive Pain To The Old Belief. You Must Feel Deep In Your Gut That Not Only Has This Belief Cost You Pain In The Past, But It's Costing You In The Present And, Ultimately, Can Only Bring You Pain In The Future. Then You Must Associate Tremendous Pleasure To The Idea Of Adopting A New, Empowering Belief.
Inspirational
Pain
Past
Success Leaves Clues. Go Figure Out What Someone Who Was Successful Did, And Model It. Improve It, But Learn Their Steps. They Have Knowledge.
Successful
Steps
Clue
Power Moves With You When You Have An Intent To Serve More Than Yourself.
Inspirational
Moving
Power Moves
The Quality Of Your Life Is Dependent Upon The Quality Of The Life Of Your Cells. If The Bloodstream Is Filled With Waste Products, The Resulting Environment Does Not Promote A Strong, Vibrant, Healthy Cell Life-nor A Biochemistry Capable Of Creating A Balanced Emotional Life For An Individual.
Life
Motivational
Strong
The Best Way To Get A Better Answer Is To Start Asking A Better Question.
Asking
Answers
Way
You Want To Be A Hero? Learn To Create Certainty In The Face Of Fear.
Fear
Hero
Want
Throughout Human History, Our Greatest Leaders And Thinkers Have Used The Power Of Words To Transform Our Emotions, To Enlist Us In Their Causes, And To Shape The Course Of Destiny. Words Can Not Only Create Emotions, They Create Actions. And From Our Actions Flow The Results Of Our Lives.
Motivational
Destiny
Leader
Most People's Lives Are A Direct Reflection Of Their Peer Groups.
Inspirational
Reflection
People
I Think There's A Difference Between "i Can" And "i Am." And "i Am" Is Really The Goal That I'm Looking For, Rather Than "i Can".
Spiritual
Thinking
Differences
Just Because Someone Seems To Have More Certainty, Doesn't Mean They're Right.
Mean
Certainty
Seems
Influence Is The Single Most Important Skill You Can Master In Your Lifetime.
Skills
Important
Influence
When You Are Grateful, Fear Disappears And Abundance Appears.
Motivational
Gratitude
Powerful
The One Common Denominator Of All Successful People Is Their Hunger To Push Through Their Fears.
Successful
People
Common
Your Life Experience Will Never Far Exceed The Expectations Of Your Peers, Because To Stay Connected To Them There Is An Unconscious Contract That Says We're Going To Be Within This Range Of Each Other. Now, On The Other Hand, If For Some Reason Your Friends Have A Higher Expectation For Life Than You Do, Just To Stay On The Team You've Got To Raise Your Standard.
Life
Friendship
Team
When You Feel You Have Good Although Incomplete Expertise, Start Trying Things. If It's Not Working, Try Something Else; Maintain An Experimental Mindset.
Trying
Mindset
Incomplete
We Feel Most Small, We Feel Most Challenged When We're Only Focusing On Ourselves. Because Even When You Fulfill Yourself, Meaning You Get What You Think You Want, You Still Find Yourself In A Position Where It's Never Enough.
Thinking
Finding Yourself
Want
You Can Use Your Story, Or Your Story Can Use You.
Inspirational
Stories
Use
Plan For Pleasure For Each And Every Day.
Pleasure
Plans
Your Capability Is Constant, But How Much Of It You Use Depends Upon The Identity You Have For Yourself.
Identity
Use
Constant
Energy Is Not Only The Basis Of Our Existence, It Is The Fuel That Makes Everything In Our Lives Real And Possible.
Real
Fuel
Energy
You Shape Your Perceptions, Or Someone Shapes Them For You. You Do What You Want To Do, Or You Respond To Someone Else's Plan For You.
Inspirational
Perception
Shapes
You Can't Succeed By Being Good. That's What You Get Paid For. You Can't Succeed By Being Excellent. That's What You're Expected To Do. You Can Only Succeed By Being Outstanding.
Succeed
Excellent
Outstanding
I've Continued To Recognize The Power Individuals Have To Change Virtually Anything And Everything In Their Lives In An Instant. I've Learned That The Resources We Need To Turn Our Dreams Into Reality Are Within Us, Merely Waiting For The Day When We Decide To Wake Up And Claim Our Birthright.
Life
Motivational
Change
Everything Happens For A Reason And A Purpose, And It Serves You.
Inspirational
Motivational
Everything Happens For A Reason
The Only Problem We Really Have Is We Think We're Not Supposed To Have Problems! Problems Call Us To Higher Level- - Face & Solve Them Now!
Change
Powerful
Thinking
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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