quotes

A collection of the best quotes ever spoken by scorned lovers and hopeless romantics throughout history.

Living With Despair When Nothing Seems to Change
Despair doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It doesn’t kick the door down and announce itself. It creeps in quietly. Slowly. One disappointment at a time. One moment of silence where you expected something — relief, progress, meaning — and nothing came.
By mike10 days ago in Humans
The Addictions No One Takes Seriously
When people hear the word addiction, they often think of extremes. Hard substances. Rock bottom stories. Lives completely falling apart. But the most common addictions today don’t look dramatic at all. They look normal. Socially accepted. Even encouraged.
By mike11 days ago in Humans
The Trap of Waiting for the Right Moment
Almost everyone is waiting for the right moment. The right time to start. The right time to leave. The right time to speak up, change paths, take the risk, become serious about life.
By mike11 days ago in Humans
What It Really Means to Be Ready
People talk about being ready as if it’s a switch you flip. As if one day you wake up confident, fearless, and fully prepared for whatever comes next. But that version of readiness almost never exists. Real readiness is quieter, messier, and far less dramatic than people expect.
By mike11 days ago in Humans
How to Free Your Mind Without Escaping Your Life
Freeing your mind doesn’t mean disappearing, quitting everything, or running away from responsibility. It doesn’t mean becoming emotionless or carefree. Real mental freedom is quieter than that. It’s not about escaping life — it’s about releasing the unnecessary weight you’ve been carrying inside your head.
By mike12 days ago in Humans
What It Really Means to Have a Fast Mind
Having a fast mind sounds like an advantage. People associate it with intelligence, creativity, and quick problem-solving. And in many ways, it is. A fast mind can connect ideas rapidly, spot patterns others miss, and adapt quickly to new situations. But what most people don’t talk about is the cost.
By mike12 days ago in Humans
Why Hope Still Matters
Hope is often misunderstood. People treat it like a weak emotion, something soft or naïve — something you cling to when you don’t have anything else. But hope isn’t passive. It isn’t blind optimism. Real hope is quiet strength. It’s the decision to keep moving forward even when clarity is missing.
By mike12 days ago in Humans
The Pregnancy Penalty: A Former HR Professional’s Perspective on Corporate Gender Bias
Why hard work and talent aren't always enough to protect women in the modern workplace. For years, I worked behind the scenes in Human Resources. I was the person who screened the resumes, conducted the initial interviews, and sat in the meetings where "executive decisions" were made. While many companies preach diversity and inclusion in their public PR statements, the reality inside the closed doors of the office is often much harsher—especially for women.
By Elena Vance 13 days ago in Humans
What Being Intelligent Really Means
When people hear the word intelligent, they often think of grades, degrees, fast answers, or impressive vocabulary. They picture someone who talks confidently, remembers facts easily, or always seems one step ahead. But real intelligence is far more subtle — and far more rare — than most people realize.
By mike13 days ago in Humans
The Kind of Charisma CEOs Actually Have
When people talk about charisma, they usually imagine someone loud, dominant, or endlessly confident. They picture someone who controls the room with jokes, big gestures, or sharp comebacks. But real CEO charisma is different. It’s quieter. More grounded. More intentional.
By mike13 days ago in Humans
How to Build a Company When You Don’t Have It All Figured Out
Building a company sounds glamorous when people talk about success stories. They show the highlights — freedom, money, impact — but they rarely talk about the confusion, doubt, and uncertainty that come first. The truth is, most companies aren’t built from confidence. They’re built from commitment in the middle of uncertainty.
By mike14 days ago in Humans
The Quiet Warriors Among Us
When people hear the word warrior, they often imagine armor, battles, and victory. Someone fearless. Someone loud. Someone who never breaks. But real warriors rarely look like that. Most of them don’t carry weapons or wear badges of honor. Most of them don’t even realize they are warriors at all.
By mike14 days ago in Humans