A certain kind of friend

June 30th, 2012 at 1:14 pm.

Today I wanted to share this Mark Twain quote with you all. It reminds me about something my best friend once told me: people are in your life for a period of time. That might be a couple of weeks, some months, a couple of years or for the rest of your life.

The people you surround yourself with are important. Choose them carefully.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. When you are seeking to bring big plans to fruition, it is important with whom you regularly associate. Hang out with friends who are like-minded and who are also designing purpose-filled lives. Similarly, be that kind of a friend for your friends.
- Mark Twain

I’ve been lucky in a way that the people who have become my friends are just like that. They support me, push me to grow and whenever I feel like I’m in over my head they point out why I’m actually really not.

Have a lovely weekend!

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  1. Amber Rose
    Jun 30, 2012 @ 1:55 pm

    I think this is a great quote!
    I live in a very rural area, and for many people their only ambition is to stay in the area and raise a family. It’s not a bad ambition to have, but it certainly makes me feel like I’m shooting for Pluto sometimes!

    Have a great weekend as well!

    Amber xo

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    • Karen
      Jul 01, 2012 @ 3:09 pm

      I completely know what you mean. When I was working as a teacher last year the thing that annoyed me the most was how a lot of my co-workers were just complacent in not only their goals but also their teaching. Some of them didn’t even believe they could make a difference in their students’ lives. Luckily there were a couple of my coworkers who thought differently (as I do/did). They’re still great friends of mine.
      Thank you dear, it’s been pretty good so far.

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  2. Lesley
    Jul 04, 2012 @ 6:00 am

    That is such an inspiring quote! Thank you for sharing. x

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  3. Amber
    Jul 24, 2012 @ 2:10 am

    Great quote! Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful Monday & take care. By the way,I nominated you for a Liebster Award. Check it out here: http://windandthewillow [DOT] blogspot [DOT] com/2012/07/liebster-award.html Let me know if you decide to participate,I’d like to see your answers,thanks!

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    • Karen
      Jul 25, 2012 @ 1:01 am

      Hi Amber
      I’m glad you like it.
      Thanks so much, that would be lovely. I don’t know yet when exactly I’ll get around to participating, but I definitely want to.
      Have a lovely day!

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