Quotes I've found interesting

Deliberately designing one’s life isn’t only possible. It’s imperative.

@intentionally,   Twitter

People were so easily fooled. All you had to do was give them a reason to believe something and they would almost always do so.

Terry Brooks,   The Last Druid

Undergo hardship voluntarily. Then, you will be better prepared for life’s involuntary hardships.

Unknown  

Character - the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life - is the source from which self-respect springs.

Joan Didion,   Slouching Towards Bethlehem

This is what you deserve. You could be good today, but instead you choose tomorrow.

Marcus Aurelius,   @dailystoic

To Marcus the true measure of his wealth was that whenever he saw someone in need of help, he could provide it. Moreover, that wealth afforded him a unique luxury: he would never have to ask for such a favor in return.

Ryan Holiday,   Daily Stoic Email, 11/19/2021

Your heart will whisper to you. Your conscience will guide you. Your truth will reveal itself.

Terry Brooks,   The Last Druid

...life deals out unexpected joys and sorrows, and we can but treasure or suffer each.

Terry Brooks,   The Last Druid

The man who has anticipated the coming of troubles takes away their power when they arrive.

Seneca  

Decisions are made and consequences follow, it is the way. Our task is to deal with the present.

King Alfred,   The Last Kingdom, s02e06