The Book of Quotations: Words of Wisdom from Great Minds

By Kofi Asamoah, Snr

A book of memorable words of wisdom from great minds, to inspire, give hope,and educate. The book is full of quotations that remind us to dream, and act to achieve the dreams. We are advised to be responsible for our lives, however, encouraged forming good relationships to help achieve our dreams. In the nutshell, dream, act, focus, have faith, persevere, be positive, grateful and responsible for your life.
A great reference book for guidance, motivation and encouragement.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Mar 23, 2020
• ISBN: 9781794876460

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The Book of Quotations: Words of Wisdom from Great Minds

Title Page

The Book of Quotations

Words of Wisdom from Great Minds

Compiled by

Kofi Asamoah, Snr

2020

Copyright©2020 by Kofi Asamoah,Snr

All rights reserved,

including the right of reproduction

in whole or in part in any form.

Published by Kofi Asamoah, Snr

Dedication

To my late father, Akwasi O. Asamoah, and my mother, Yaa H. Akyaa, who against all odds,

made it possible for me and my siblings to have education. I am forever grateful. 

Acknowledgements

I thank my family and friends, who have contributed, and continue to contribute to my success. I am grateful to my life partner, Naomi Opoku-Asamoah, your deep love and care, give me strength. To my siblings: Rebecca Asamoah, Kwaku Gyimah-Asamoah, Doris Osei-Asamoah and Sakina Asamoah. To my devoted son, Adams Asamoah; you make me proud. Last, but not the least, to my big brother and sister, Kofi and Rose Nimo Mensah. I am forever grateful.

Preface

The idea for this book came as a result of reading diverse books, and often coming across quotes that I found instructive and inspirational. I thought it would be worthwhile to compile them and share with others. As Mattie Stepanek once said, Keep all special thoughts and memories for lifetimes to come. Share these keepsakes with others to inspire hope and build from the past, which can bridge to the future.

I have done my best to cite the authors of most of the quotes. However, others that I could not find the original sources are cited as ‘Author Unknown.’

Introduction

This book is a trove of wisdom that will motivate, inspire, and guide you. The quotes are taken from people of diverse backgrounds.  The wisdom compiled here, and others have lifted my spirits, inspired, motivated, and guided me in challenging times.

It is a great pleasure to share, and I trust that you will find this book helpful. I hope that you will be inspired, motivated, and guided, just as it has done for me. As a great thinker, Rene Descartes once said, The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.  I suppose, reading this book, will be like conversation with the great minds quoted.

The writer L. Frank Baum also quipped, No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire. I am confident that the knowledge that would be acquired from reading these quotes would be an eternal treasure.

Why you should read this and other motivational books. A sage reminds us that, Inspirational quotes help us replenish the daily supply of the urge to do more, to achieve better results in any sphere of our lives.Author Unknown.  Oscar Wilde also posits, It is what you read when you don't have to, that determines what you will be, when you can't help it. I cannot agree more with these thinkers. Inspirational quotes, motivate, and serve as therapy to help us through stressful moments.

Chapter 1: Dream

There is power in dreaming and imagination of the future we want to see and experience. The story of a poor Ghanaian girl epitomises the power of dreaming and believing. She recalls a moment that changed the trajectory of her life forever: I saw a picture of a girl with a graduation gown, and it was so beautiful. I didn’t understand what [the gown] was, but I knew it was linked to an education. So I got to work. I became a head porter, carrying heavy loads for people, for a paltry fee, and worked at a local market, where I dodged encounters of rape. I recall nights where I didn’t have a place to sleep, so I slept on filthy market grounds… I had to starve myself to save for school. Teni Agana- A young Ghanaian Girl: From Head Porter to Award winning Graduate.

This poor girl imagined and dreamed of herself being in a graduation gown some day. She also believed that she too can achieve that goal. Thus, she was determined to achieve this dream against all odds. Her story confirms Napoleon Hill’s observation that, Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.

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If you can dream it, then you can achieve it.

Zig Ziglar – 1926-2012, Speaker and Author

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What you have become is what you have thought.

Buddha

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Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.

Roy T. Bennett

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People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.

Harvey Mackay

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Life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.

Florence Scovel Shinn

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There are stars you haven't seen and loves you haven't loved. There's light you haven't felt and sunrises yet to dawn. There are dreams you haven't dreamt and days you haven't lived and nights you won't forget and flowers yet to grow. There is more to you that you have yet to know.

Gaby Compres

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Dreamers are mocked as impractical. The truth is, they are the most practical, as their innovations lead to progress and a better way of life for all of us.

Robin S. Sharma

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Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.

Gloria Steinem, Feminist and Journalist

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Our visions begin with our desires.

Audre Lorde

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Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think, is possible. Don’t put ceiling on yourself.

Oprah Winfrey

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Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.

Wilma Rudolph

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If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.

James Cameron.

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Once you surrender to your vision, success begins to chase you.

Robin Sharma – Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

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You must go after your wish. As soon as you start to pursue a dream, your life wakes up and everything has meaning.

Barbara Sher – Author

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All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

Walt Disney

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You’ve got to think about big things while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction.

Alvin Toffler – 1928-2016, Writer and Futurist

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Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution.

David J. Schwartz

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