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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.
-Tony Robbins
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Throughout Human History, Our

Tony Robbins
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.
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Use
Our #‎ Imagination Is Ten Times More Potent Than Our #‎ Willpower .
Imagination
Willpower
Ten
God’s Wealth Circulates In My Life, It Flows To Me In Avalanches Of Abundance. All My Needs, Desires And Goals Are Met Instantaneously, For I Am One With God And He Is Everything!
Goal
Desire
Needs
Job Dissatisfaction Is The Number One Factor In Whether You Survive Your First Heart Attack.
Jobs
Heart
Numbers
The Ability To Find Meaning In The Most Difficult Times, I Think, Is One Of The Most Important Skills Of Life.
Thinking
Skills
Important
Most People's Lives Are A Direct Reflection Of Their Peer Groups.
Inspirational
Reflection
People
The Biggest Thing I Did Was That I Used To Go To The Library. I Fed My Mind Every Day.
Mind
Library
Used
There Are No Real Successes Without Rejection. The More Rejection You Get, The Better You Are, The More You've Learned, The Closer You Are To Your Outcome... If You Can Handle Rejection, You'll Learn To Get Everything You Want.
Inspirational
Success
Real
If You're Feeling Really Sad, There Is Only One Reason: It's Because You're Deleting All The Reasons You Could Be Feeling Good. And If You're Feeling Good, It's Because You're Deleting All The Bad Things You Could Be Focusing On.
Motivational
Feel Good
Feelings
[there Is] The Need To Feel Unique, Special, Important Or Needed. Everybody Has Those Needs, Including The People That Say I Don't Need To Be Special.
Unique
People
Special
For Changes To Be Of Any True Value, They've Got To Be Lasting And Consistent. Any Time You Sincerely Want To Make A Change, The First Thing You Must Do Is To Raise Your Standards... If You Don't Set A Baseline Standard For What You'll Accept In Life, You'll Find It's Easy To Slip Into Behaviors And Attitudes Or A Quality Of Life That's Far Below What You Deserve... Whatever Happens, Take Responsibility... The Only Thing That's Keeping You From Getting What You Want Is The Story You Keep Telling Yourself.
Inspirational
Attitude
Responsibility
Your Biography Is Not Your Destiny, Your Decisions Are.
Destiny
Decision
Biographies
You Must Find Something You Want To Live For That's Bigger Than Yourself - A Mission - Whether It's Your Children, A Business, A Non-profit, Whatever. That Pulls You To Achieve, Which Is Far More Sustainable Than To Push Yourself To. You Can Only Push Yourself For So Long.
Children
Long
Want
Life Isn't About Getting More. It's About Becoming More.
Becoming
Becoming More
Understand That All Emotions Serve You. Those You Once Thought Of As Negative Emotions Are Merely Calls To Action. For Example, If You Feel Frustrated It Means That You Believe Things Could Be Better, And They're Not. This Is A Call To Action Telling You There's Something You Must Do To Make This Better Now. This "negative" Emotion Is Actually A Gift If You Use It Effectively.
Motivational
Believe
Mean
The One Thing You Can Do For Others Is The Manage Your Own Life. And Do It With Conviction.
Conviction
Can Do
Manage
I Truly Believe We All Have A Sleeping Giant Within Us. Each Of Us Has A Talent, A Gift, Our Own Bit Of Genius Just Waiting To Be Tapped. It Might Be A Talent For Art Or Music... A Special Way Of Relating To The Ones You Love. It Might Be A Genius For Selling Or Innovating.... I Choose To Believe That Our Creator Doesn't Play Favorites, That We've All Been Created Unique, But With Equal Opportunities For Experiencing Life To The Fullest.
Art
Believe
Sleep
If You Add The Value, You Will Become The Brand. Find A Way To Add More Value Than Anyone Else Does
Self Improvement
Doe
Add
Feed And Strengthen Your Body. Fear Is Physical. When You Lift Weights Or Go For A Sprint, That Energy Flows Back Into Your Body And Restores You To Certainty.
Energy
Weight
Body
Labor Is Service And Service Is Life. And When We Serve Something More Than Ourselves, We Feel Alive.
Alive
Feels
Labor
If You Believe You Are Right, Or You Believe You Are Wrong, You're Right. Whenever You Are Certain About It, You Will Support It. Remember That.
Powerful
Believe
Support
If There Is No Action, You Haven't Really Decided.
Action
Decided
Ifs
It Doesn't Matter What You Achieve, If You Don't Keep Growing You'll Feel Dead.
Growing
Matter
Achieve
I Think Spirituality Is A Part Of Everything. It Doesn't Need To Be Separated Out From Everything Else.
Spiritual
Thinking
Needs
No One Ever Achieved A Goal By Being Interested In Its Achievement. One Must Be Committed.
Inspirational
Goal
Achievement
I Can't Give Other People What I've Not Experienced To Some Extent Myself. It Sharpens Your Game And Also, Like Any Athlete, You're More Fit Because You Have To Be. You're Getting Ready Because You Have A Reason To.
Athlete
Games
People
Have Good Examples And Stories To Drive Home Your Content.
Home
Example
Stories
I Always Tell People Happiness Comes In One Word: Progress. I Don't Care What You Achieve.
People
Progress
Care
Let Fear Be A Counselor And Not A Jailer.
Motivational
Fear
Self Improvement
All Personal Breakthroughs Being 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.
Change
Pain
Break Through
At Any Moment In Time, Our Reality Is Based On Whatever We Focus On.
Reality
Focus
Moments
If You Want To Change Your Life You Have To Raise Your Standards.
Want
Changing Your Life
Standards
It's Not How Long You Live, But How You Live That's Important. Therefore, Don't Make Your Life Just Livable, Make It Memorable.
Memorable
Long
Important
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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