Category Archives: Encouraging Quotes

Shakespeare, a Rose and the Questionable Power of the Label

Posted on April 29, 2012 by jimmie

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.” (Romeo and Juliet act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Put a stop to debates about controversial definitions, names, or time-consuming arguments about choosing one name versus another – if in your view the name is irrelevant. Read More

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Shakespeare and How to Establish Your Credentials

Posted on April 24, 2012 by jimmie

“… I am as constant as the northern star, Of whose true fixed and resting quality There is no fellow in the firmament.” (Julius Caesar, act 3, sc. 1) Tips for Use. A possible answer at a job interview, to questions of the type, “Are you reliable?” “Do you have a sense of responsibility?” or Read More

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Shakespeare and the Formation of Habit

Posted on April 22, 2012 by jimmie

“How use doth breed a habit in a man!” (Two Gentlemen from Verona, act 5, sc. 4) Tips for Use. Theories, or rather opinions about habit lead to two opposite conclusions, depending on which point the holder of the opinion tries to prove. Some believe that people can never change and folk discourse is replete Read More

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Shakespeare and the Perfect Romantic Quote

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jimmie

“…the sweetest flower of all the field.” (Romeo and Juliet, act 4, sc. 5) Tips for Use.  It was Mark Twain who claimed he could live for two months on a good compliment. If it’s two months for a man, make it at least double for a lady. Today’s blog quote makes a  good line Read More

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Shakespeare on Persistence that pays off, at Work and in Love

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jimmie

“He that will have a cake out of the wheat, must tarry the grinding.” (Troilus and Cressida act 1, sc. 1) Tips for Use. These lines have multiple applications. Excellent, for example, during a job interview when your prospective employer asks you that canonical (and between ourselves silly) question, “Are you afraid of hard work?”, Read More

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Shakespeare Quote for Turning Weaknesses into Strengths

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jimmie

“They say best men are moulded out of faults, And, for the most, become much more the better For being a little bad.” (Measure for Measure, act 5, sc.1) Tips for Use. Excellent lines to turn a problem into a feature, as software developers are known to say (and do). Or rather turn a setback Read More

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Shakespeare on Hope

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jimmie

“True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings: Kings it makes gods, and meaner creatures kings.” (KRIII act 5. sc. 2) Tips for Use. Hope, (that often today goes under the corporate-marketing definition of positive attitude) is endemic. Include the quote inside or at the end of a presentation – especially the presentation deals Read More

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Chance and Determination

Posted on March 13, 2012 by jimmie

“In the reproof of chance Lies the true proof of men” (Troilus and Cressida, act 1 sc. 3) Tips for Use. Good words to inspire yourself or others. Incorporate into a business presentation or a motivational speech. Meaningful quote when the chances of success seem slim or when you are criticized (unjustly) for going against Read More

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