By Remez Sasson
I discovered that there are a lot of people who like to read quotes. I mean inspiring and enlightening quotes about different topics. People like to read quotes, because these are concise sentences, expressing wisdom, and awakening motivation, inspiration and happiness.
If you search for quotes on the Internet, you will find a lot of websites displaying quotes, and also many websites dedicated especially for quotes. I too, have included a section with quotes at my website, which you can find at the quotes directory. I am happy to say that these pages are viewed thousands of times every day, by people from all over the world.
There are two questions I would like to answer in this article:
1. Why people love to read quotes.
2. How to read quotes and benefit from them.
People love to read quotes, because these are inspiring and motivating thoughts condensed into a few words. They are drops of wisdom concentrated into one or a few sentences, which can bring light and understanding into the soul of the reader. They have the power to awaken hope, faith and inner strength, and also ambition and motivation.
You can benefit much more from reading quotes, if you do the following:
1. Read the quote a few times. If something within you resonates with the quote read it every day, no just once, but a few times. It would be a good idea to copy or print it, and put it where you can see it often. A quote that is repeated often, act just like affirmations, and can affect your mind and behavior in a positive way if you read them often.
2. After reading the quote think about it. Think how you can use its message in your life. Look deeply into it, to find the inner meaning in it, even if the one who is quoted never intended to put any deep meaning in it when he or she said or wrote it.
3. You can use quotes that really attract you as a theme for meditation, especially quotes from the world’s scriptures or from spiritual teachers.
4. Always try to read quotes between the lines. If you read them in this way, you will arrive at a deeper understanding of some of the truths of life, and you will find ideas that can help you in your everyday life.
5. You can collect quotes you like and print them with your home printer, making a small booklet, which you can carry in your pocket. If you have a smart phone, you can copy them into your smart phone. You can then read the quotes from your booklet or smart phone whenever you have the time, when waiting in line, traveling in a bus or train, at work or at home.
“Every man who knows how to read has it in his power to magnify himself, to multiply the ways in which he exists, to make his life full, significant and interesting.”
- Aldous Huxley-
Remez Sasson is an author and blogger. He is the founder of SuccessConsciousness.com, a website and blog about self improvement and spiritual growth.
Remez Sasson is the author of several life transforming books, containing a wealth of information, advice and guidance.
I used to attach a quote to the end of blog posts that I drew from novels that I enjoyed. I had been thinking of beginning to do that again and coming upon this webpage has inspired me do finally get started with again. Cheers for the reminder.
People identify with quotes. They are able to find a way to take raw emotions and put them into words to express themselves. Many times people can’t explain how they feel and quotes bring those feelings into meaning. Tbank you for your post…very enlightening.
…and they have often stood the test of time – they can encapsulate ancient wisdom and be as fresh today as when first written/spoken – and they can often express something in a better way than we can find words for. I love seeking out pertinent quotes for every occasion and use them a lot when I write. Thank you for your thoughts.
I love to read quotes. Not only do they inspire me, they inspire me to share them with others.
A truly beautiful or thoughtful phrase should be shared like a beautiful flower.
Thank you for this inspirational blog. I, too love to read quotes, but not only read them, I share them.
A thoughtful phrase is like a beautiful flower — it is best when shared with others.
We can all benefit from quotes.
One thing I like to do is to use quotes from people I ADMIRE. I’ve found that quotes can be even more motivating when the person who said it inspires you, when it’s your “idol”, someone you would like to become.
Many years ago, I collected a number of quotes from various spiritual teachers, and used to read them each morning, just before going to work. The inspiration they awakened stayed with me for hours, giving me a taste of happiness and peace.