Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Quotidian, October 31, 2010 ~ One Must Not be Defeated

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“While one may encounter many defeats, one must not be defeated.” ~ Maya Angelou (born April 4, 1928) Maya Angelou is an American author, poet, and activist. Angelou is perhaps best known for her autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, October 30, 2010 ~ Work on Ourselves

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves.” ~ Pema Chödrön (born circa 1936) Pema Chödrön is an American ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1981. She is … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, October 29, 2010 ~ The Strongest Thing

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“There is one thing stronger than all of the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.” ~ Victor Hugo (February 26, 1802 to May 22, 1885) Victor Hugo was a French poet, novelist, essayist, … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, October 28, 2010 ~ Take it Personally

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“Take it personally” ~ Tony Clarke (born 1944) Tony Clarke is a Canadian activist and author. He founded the Polaris Institute in 1997 and serves as the organization’s Executive Director. Quotation further popularized by Anita Roddick (born 1942). Roddick is founder … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, October 27, 2010 ~ Your Power

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” ~ Alice Walker (born February 9, 1944) Alice Walker is a prominent novelist, essayist, poet, and activist. She is perhaps best known for her novel … Continue reading →

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Pun-ku (sample)

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

vampire CEO / remains wary of / stakeholders This pun-ku is for my (non-vampire) friend Carolyn. Happy Halloween (early) everyone!

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The Quotidian, October 26, 2010 ~ Be a Learner

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“In times of change, the learners inherit the world, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” ~ Eric Hoffer (July 25, 1902 to May 21, 1983) Hoffer was an American independent … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, October 25, 2010 ~ Be Yourself

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” ~ Oscar Wilde (October 16, 1854 to November 30, 1900) Oscar Wilde was an Irish author, dramatist, and poet. He is famous for his plays and his epigrams (such as the one above). [Source: GabrielaKortsch tweet … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, October 24, 2010 ~ Pessimism is a Luxury

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“Pessimism is a luxury we can afford only in good times; in difficult times it easily represents a self-inflicted, self-fulfilling death sentence.” ~ Evelin Lindner and Jo. L., Auschwitz Survivor, 2004 Lindner is the Founding President of Human Dignity and … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, October 23, 2010 ~ Glimpsing the World as it Might Be

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“… once you have glimpsed the world as it might be, as it ought to be, as it’s going to be (however that vision appears to you), it is impossible to live compliant and complacent anymore in the world as … Continue reading →

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