"Only the foolish would think that wisdom is something to keep locked in a drawer. Only the fearful would feel empowerment is something best kept to oneself, or the few, and not shared with all."

Rasheed Ogunlaru, British Motivational Speaker

Wisdom, Empowerment, Fear, Sharing

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"Only the foolish would think that wisdom is something to keep locked in a drawer. Only the fearful would feel empowerment is something best kept to oneself, or the few, and not shared with all."

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"Odd how we focus on studying wars at at school to form our 'education'. No wonder we know so little about making and forging peace as adults."

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"While there may be many things in life you wish to harvest not every seed you plant will grow."

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"Until you are clear nothing will be. The moment you are clear everything will be."

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"Nothing in life is a foregone conclusion unless and until it is foregone and concluded."

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"In our evolution language has been the greatest single contribution to our understanding and misunderstanding."

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"Money and material things may well sustain you physically. But it is only living life from/with love & compassion - and the hearts and lives that you touch - that will truly nourish you emotionally and in spirit."

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