Such as thy words are, such will thy affections be esteemed; and such will thy deeds be as thy affections; and such thy life as thy deeds. -Socrates-

When demonstrating emotions, wit, wisdom, humor and motivation, using quotations is a wise action.

What is originality? To see something that has no name as yet and hence cannot be mentioned although it stares us all in face. The way men usually are, it takes a name to make something visible for them. Those with originality have for most part also assigned names. -Friedrich Nietzsche-

Use quotations to reproduce relevant statements of information, opinion, or policy of an authority and of an expert in a certain field. Quoting means citing exact words of another writer. By quoting other writers, you lend credibility and support to your own ideas. So never forget to acknowledge them.

The Magic

Quotations are an essential tool in writing. They allow reader to see--read--for himself that what you are saying is true. They can also provide a bridge between points, supporting argument you have just made, and providing a contrast for your next point. Quotations, when well chosen, have so great a force in them.

In any style of writing, quotations are useful. Whether technical - business correspondence, memoranda, news article, etc. or literary - prose, verse, etc., quotations show credibility, offer a change of pace, break up large blocks of text, and often show character. You can place it in introduction to lure audience' attention, in body to substantiate your purpose and in conclusion to leave an inspiring and worth-pondering thought. And in whatever form of writing and speech, power of persuasion is always questioned and weighed. In this case, quotation is a vital key.

He who wants to persuade should put his trust, not in right argument, but in right word. The power of sound has always been greater than power of sense. -Joseph Conrad-

The Finish Line

Now it is time to wrap this up with a good clincher. How about this: If you master magic of quotations, you will not only develop confidence and win praises from your colleagues, get better grades if you're a student - you'll also do better and go much farther in your career or business.

You're right! I'm now talking about more MONEY!

I'm certain that is magical enough to give you passion in studying magic of quotations.

What holds you back? What stops you going for what you want to achieve in your life?

It is not enough just to create a focus and a plan. To understand where you are now and where you want to go. To change something you have to DO SOMETHING. Put your plans into action. Until you have put your plan into action, you haven’t changed. You are still doing what you have always done.

Become a member of 20% club. That’s percentage of successful people in world. Put your focus into action. It’s your focus, you have thought it, designed it and built it, now have enthusiasm, desire and aim to implement it.

Change I can’t into I can. Think for a moment. Is this fear real? Or is it that your imagination has taken over, stopping you from embracing future? Because, at moment, you have no evidence of what is going to happen. The only evidence you have is in past. And as you have not done this before, at this time, then you have no evidence.

Don’t worry about your capabilities. Can I do this? I have never done anything like this before? What will I do when……….? There is something magical about this process called life. Whenever we are faced with an incident we have never faced before somehow answer arrives. Somehow we have capability. They appear just when you need them most. If you look back over your life we are sure you will find, like us, that most of time you set out to do something you didn’t have capability before you started. The biggest example is education. When you started did you know all knowledge you had at end or did you become capable as you went along?

All you need is courage, enthusiasm and discipline. Have courage to drive towards your goals, enthusiasm to keep going and discipline to create a new habit even when it is tough. Keep focussed, keep learning.

“The victory of success is half won when one gains habit of setting goals and achieving them. Even most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams. “ Og Mandino

To give yourself a better than average chance of success. Each night before you go to sleep ask yourself: What did I do today to bring me closer to achieving my focus, my aim and objective in life? Break out of prison cell.

Good Luck

Graham and Julie www.desktop-meditation.com