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Owls are wise
by resolutewoman on October 7, 2023 in animals, holidays, wisdom
In her book What an Owl Know—The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds, Jennifer Ackerman says that owls are intelligent. It’s true that an owl’s brain would easily fit into a nut—but owls have relatively large brains for their body size. Also, scientists have discovered that what really matters in intelligent brains is […]
Changing your mind?
by resolutewoman on July 11, 2023 in change, wisdom
Once, when someone accused Abraham Lincoln of changing his mind, Lincoln replied, “Yes, I have, and I don’t think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.”
Try sitting and thinking
by resolutewoman on June 22, 2023 in advice, balance, confidence, health, wisdom
It’s okay to do nothing. That’s why I love this quote from playwright Lorraine Hansberry. “Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.”
Reasonable?
by resolutewoman on May 18, 2023 in book, change, character, Uncategorized, wisdom
Jane Austen writes: “How quick come the reasons for approving what we like!” Jane Austen is a wise woman. I am going to read Persuasion again. –Joy
Wise and reasonable
by resolutewoman on May 16, 2023 in book, wisdom
Jane Austin writes: “She hoped to be wise and reasonable in time; but alas! Alas! She must confess to herself that she was not wise yet.” I am going to be wise and reasonable—and read Persuasion again! –Joy
Truth and wisdom
by resolutewoman on March 4, 2023 in peace, wisdom
“No one has a monopoly on truth or wisdom,” says Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. “We make progress by listening to each other.”
Gossip!?
by resolutewoman on October 1, 2022 in families, friends, wisdom
Sometimes, when you talk about people, it’s gossip. Sometimes, it’s not gossip, says author Elizabeth Strout. “I have never found anything in this world as interesting as people. I like to talk about them. I like to write about them.” I heard Elizabeth Strout speak at Arts & Letters Live at the Dallas Museum of […]
Wisdom from the queen
by resolutewoman on September 20, 2022 in resolute-women, wisdom
Queen Elizabeth once talked about leadership. “I know of no single formula for success. But, over the years, I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together,” she said.
The answers?
by resolutewoman on September 1, 2022 in change, Uncategorized, wisdom
Dana wanted answers. Her friend and minister Sparlo reminded her: “There are no answers, only the eternal questions.” “Damn, one more time, nobody’s offering any certainty,” Dana thought. “Not that I would have believed it if (someone) had.” This quote is from a delightful book by Michelle Huneven. It’s called Search, and it’s about a […]
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