"The bamboo that bends isstronger than the oakthat resists."

The quote suggests that while staying in a safe "harbour" might protect us from the storms of life, it also prevents us from experiencing the adventures and opportunities that give life its richness. Over time, avoiding risks can lead to stagnation, much like a boat that stays docked and eventually deteriorates. Brown is encouraging a proactive approach to life, where taking calculated risks is essential for development and vitality.

Embracing Risk for True Reward

"Seek opportunity, notsecurity. A boat in a harbouris safe, but in time its bottomwill rot out."

The quote suggests that bravery is not just about facing danger or adversity, but also about the willingness to embrace vulnerability, new experiences, and change. With courage, we are more likely to take the leaps that lead to personal growth and an enriched life. Conversely, a lack of courage can result in a restricted existence, limited by fear and reticence. Nin's words are a call to boldness, a reminder that the scope of our lives is often defined by the courage we muster.

The Measure of Life: Courage's Role

"No one can make you feelinferior without yourconsent. Never give it."

"Death is not the greatestloss in life. The greatest lossis what dies inside us whilewe live."

"Life shrinks or expands inproportion to one's courage."

Cousins suggests that the erosion of hope, dreams, and inner vitality represents a far greater tragedy than physical demise. This quote is a poignant reminder to nurture and cherish what makes us feel alive, to guard against letting parts of ourselves wither away in the face of life's challenges, and to live fully until our last moments.

The Silent Loss Within

The meaning behind the quote is that feeling inferior is, in part, a choice. Others may attempt to disparage or demean us, but we have the power to refuse to accept this diminishment. By withholding our consent, we maintain our dignity and self-respect. This idea is empowering because it places the responsibility for our feelings of self-worth within us, rather than letting them be dictated by others. It's a call to assert one's own self-esteem and to reject any attempt by others to make us feel less than we are.

The Choice of Self-Worth

I believe there are many amazing quotes in this video, so for anyone seeking some daily motivation, this is quite promising.

A good quote can offer a lifetime of experience in a simple sentence or statement. They are lessons forged through the overcoming of obstacles and set backs that are passed on to others like a baton in a relay race. They say, "here's what I learned, now use it and go even further." 

This video contains various quotes I felt were wise. For me they had a weight, you can feel the impact as you read them. From a call to adventure by Pablo Picasso to a lesson in standing up for yourself by Elanor Roosevelt, I tried to pick quotes by people from a variety of fields that have different viewpoints.    

Voice-over by Chris Lines 
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