"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so"
Quote from Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Wisdom
"the Tao that can be told is not the true Tao"
This statement suggests that the true essence of the Tao, or the fundamental nature of the universe, cannot be fully expressed through words or descriptions. It implies that the Tao is beyond conceptual understanding and can only be experienced directly -- Brave AI.
"money doesn’t grow on trees"
Said to warn someone to be careful how much money they spend, because there is only a limited amount -- dictionary.cambridge.org.
"power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely"
True from this point of observation...
"the one thing that feels really, really hard for you...
"is most often the key to your liberation and to your upleveling." Request: from Leeor Alexandra's twitter.
never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity
Hanlon's philosophical razor that suggests a way of eliminating unlikely explanations for human behavior -- wikipedia.
“idle hands are the devil's workshop”
Request: "suggests that people are more likely to get into trouble or do bad things when they have nothing to do, encouraging staying busy with productive activities.” - Google AI
all fear is an illusion
So it has been said.
"keep your head up"
Request: “to stay positive and hopeful, especially when facing difficulties, encouraging someone to maintain a confident and optimistic outlook” - Google AI.
"There are no more experts"
Realized in a constructive rather than skeptical way.
"What we do in life echoes in eternity"
Suggests that our actions have lasting significance and impact, even beyond our lifetimes, influencing future generations -- Brave AI.
"I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy"
Request: The thing being discussed is so bad that no one deserves to be subjected to it. I said this when I learned an old boss had skin cancer. I didn't get along with the guy much, but I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
"I don’t have bad days - I have bad moments"
Request: A saying in AA. To help one not dwell in pity and ruin a whole day.
no problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it
The evolution of consciousness offers solutions through increased context, higher awareness, and expanded capability. By request.
"enjoy it while it lasts"
Request: This phrase has been useful for applying the context of "this too shall pass." Although "enjoy it while it lasts" may have the connotation of nostalgia, it motivates my mind to stay focused in the present when it doesn't want to.