Arquivos de Autor: Darruda

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to courage

Quote by Anaïs Nin (February 21, 1903 – January 14, 1977) Born in Paris and aspired at an early age to be a writer. An influential artist and thinker, she wrote primarily fiction until 1964, when her last novel, Collages, was published. She gained commercial and critical success with the publication of the first volume […]

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin. Boldness has genius, power, and magic.

  Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (August 28, 1749 – March 22, 1832) German writer and statesman. His body of work includes epic and lyric poetry written in a variety of meters and styles. A literary celebrity by the age of 25, Goethe was ennobled by the Duke of Saxe-Weimar, Karl August in 1782 […]

The best revenge is a massive success

Quote by Frank Sinatra   Sometimes we need to fail hundreds or thousands of times. To succeed, we must fail several times. Who never failed? Often these failures may seem like tragedies caused by ourselves. After many years of dedication and persistence, success may seem like the ultimate revenge. Not just to those around you, […]

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Quote by Pablo Picasso.   When we were a child, the possibilities, and freedom of creation were huge. The world was a giant canvas and the colors fascinated us. Who never drew on the wall of your house? Remember the day you came home dirty from the school’s art class? A child’s drawing can tell […]

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you discover why

Quote by Mark Twain.   When you’re looking for work, communicating why you want to do things is always more important than what you can do. We sell ourselves short when it’s all about what we can do, and not what we stand for. Do you know your purpose in life? We all have a […]

You can cross the ocean, is up to you

“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the coast.” Famous quote by Christopher Columbus. Navigator and Italian explorer, responsible for leading the fleet that reached the American continent on October 12, 1492, in the so-called American Discovery. This short video tells about his travels around the world, […]

Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.

If you want something, go for it. Giving up should not be an option because only by going forward will you succeed. We don’t need to fight a dragon in real life, but we do have our own battles to fight. In order to win any battle in life, you need to let your persistence and […]

Support African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation is an international conservation organization that focuses on landscapes of critical importance in Africa. AWF’s programs and conservation strategies are designed to protect Africa’s wildlife and wildlife and ensure a more sustainable future for the African population. Since its inception, the organization has protected endangered species and lands, promoted conservation businesses that […]

Your Time Is Limited, So Don’t Waste It Living Someone Else’s Life

Quote by Steve Jobs   Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. […]