It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Why are people so dang obsessed with quoting other people? Why do quotes from famous people ultimately define them?
I'm not knocking the quotes. From Thomas Jefferson to Yogi Berra, there are some great ones out there. I have used them and refer to them sometimes. It just seems it is out of hand.
I do often wonder if the quotes are just famous because of the person, rather than the quote itself.
If your neighbor came up to you and said "Give me liberty or give me death", you'd look at him funny.
If your coworker said, "We have nothing to fear, but fear itself", you'd ask to have a job transfer.
If walked around saying, "Don't ask what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"; you'd get half the population thinking you are a progressive brown shirt.
I'm a bit tired of seeing famous quotes. They are clever, they are cute, they do make a point. I though, am in search of original quotes...original thoughts from non famous people. I will credit them. I want to learn from them.
Give me a quote that is yours. Tell me something, I can repeat in my head over and over. Move me. Surely you have an original thought don't you?
"And the meek shall inherit the earth" Me.
Wait, did I say that originally?
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