When trying to think of what to write about next, it is quite easy to settle on an idea, and then search for a good quote.
It is not always possible to find a good quote, and perhaps never intended for the use of a writer.
The point is that a good quote can be meaningful, and often a little startling or surprising.
Great quotes
“Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
Quotes often leave us puzzled as to the inspiration of the person who used them.
For this reason, I thought it would be a good exercise to define the meaning of many great quotes.
I will define the words that make up a phrase and put them in context.
“Victory is sweet.”
This is a nice quote, but it might mean something different to you.
I would define it by some context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“For every hour a man spends feeling sorry for himself, he spends 42 hours somewhere else.”
This is also a nice quote. I would define it by some context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
The word “truly” is often used incorrectly.
One example is the phrase “fake news.”
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“The real patriots are those who make the ultimate sacrifice.”
This is a nice quote, but perhaps it is more of an inspirational quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“Stand Tall and Maintain Steadfast Presence.”
This is a good quote, and it uses the word “dignity.”
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“Without a compass, it is hard to find your way, as you won’t know where you’re going.”
This is a great quote, but it is not specific enough to be a good quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“Having people in your life means never having to say you’re sorry.”
This is a great quote. However, it does not have any meaning.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
The word “at” is often confused with “of.”
Sometimes you can find the actual meaning by the dictionary, but sometimes it may take some dictionary/technical knowledge.
I will define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“Poverty is not a tragedy, but a chance to help others.”
This is a great quote. However, it might be more of an inspiration or a goal quotes.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“You can never be too rich or too thin.”
This is a good quote, but it might be more of an inspiration or a goal quotes.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“Opportunity doesn’t knock, it creates a door.”
This is a great quote, and it is not specific enough to be a good quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“It’s not how much you know, but how much you share.”
This is a very good quote, but it might be more of an inspirational quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“Happiness is not something ready-made, it comes from making yourself happy.”
This is a nice quote, but it might mean something else to you.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“If you’re alive, then you’re alive.”
This is a good quote, but it might mean something else to you.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“Think the world needs saving? Then save it.”
This is a great quote. However, it is not specific enough to be a good quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“A worthy cause will make you do crazy things.”
This is a very good quote. However, it might be more of an inspirational quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“All we are is what we choose to be.”
This is a very good quote. However, it might be more of an inspirational quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“The best thing is the thing itself.”
This is a great quote. However, it is not specific enough to be a good quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
“So be nice. Just be nice.”
This is a very good quote. However, it is not specific enough to be a good quote.
I would define it by context and would include a simple definition at the end of the article to reflect this.
