114 Quotes & Sayings By Jr Rim

J.R. Rim is a freelance writer and editor in the Washington, DC area. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from George Mason University in 2006. Throughout college, he was a regular contributor to his school's student newspaper and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity Read more

He has worked as a writer in various capacities for a number of national and regional publications, including the popular celebrity gossip website TMZ.com.

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Wings are like dreams. Before each flight, a bird takes a small jump, a leap of faith, believing that its wings will work. That jump can only be made with rock solid feet. J.R. Rim
Each day, the goal is to receive knowledge and remove...
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Each day, the goal is to receive knowledge and remove ignorance. This reveals what we all search for. Wisdom. J.R. Rim
It's not what you learn, it's the way you learn...
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It's not what you learn, it's the way you learn it. J.R. Rim
I wonder in what way I would function as a...
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I wonder in what way I would function as a person, in a society without ever attending school. I'd be myself. J.R. Rim
Why study things of no use? To learn you don't...
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Why study things of no use? To learn you don't need it and concentrate your efforts on what is important to you. J.R. Rim
A tree is no more valuable than a seed. Both...
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A tree is no more valuable than a seed. Both are simply at a different stage in their development. J.R. Rim
There's a reason why golfers walk forward to their next...
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There's a reason why golfers walk forward to their next shot. It's to move on. J.R. Rim
Discipline is for professionals. Motivation is for amateurs.
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Discipline is for professionals. Motivation is for amateurs. J.R. Rim
Money does not buy you freedom. Time does.
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Money does not buy you freedom. Time does. J.R. Rim
Singers provide all the proof that we have souls.
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Singers provide all the proof that we have souls. J.R. Rim
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The digital detox isn't what you think it is. It's like a diet. Once you go on it, you feel better until you log into social media again. If you want real change, figure out what works best for your lifestyle. J.R. Rim
At some point, you will hit a plateau. If you...
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At some point, you will hit a plateau. If you keep doing same things you did to get to that point, make a change. J.R. Rim
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A leader does not develop leadership by gaining more followers. Great leaders make more leaders. J.R. Rim
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What happens when you combine your passion, strength and value? This is the process of creating true art. J.R. Rim
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Intelligence is what we learn. Wisdom is what we unlearn. J.R. Rim
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The term "work" is getting thrown around as though everyone seems to be doing so. The question is, working for what? Every time I am at work, it means I am getting closer to my goal. Once you have the vision, you work towards it. J.R. Rim
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You know what an illusion is? On this planet, one small cloud has the ability to block the entire sun. J.R. Rim
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In life you find pleasure. In life you find pain. Pain and pleasure is an example of the duality in life. Enjoy them both, they are part of the ride. The key is to not turn the pain into something else - regret. J.R. Rim
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It is less about becoming a better person, and more of being better, as a person. J.R. Rim
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The difference between time and money is that money can be stored for future use. Most people make the mistake of saving money by wasting their time. J.R. Rim
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Get money when you don't need it, so you can use it when you need to. J.R. Rim
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Many people make the mistake of saving money by wasting time. J.R. Rim
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What is the one message that only you can give? It's your story. J.R. Rim
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What is a goal without a purpose? J.R. Rim
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To pray is to communicate with the essence. Praying is calling home. J.R. Rim
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It is true that you can't choose your family, but you can choose your friends. It is also true that you can choose your partner and in doing so, you end up choosing the family you've always wanted. J.R. Rim
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I can cross my arms and I can cross my legs, but nothing seems to cross my mind. J.R. Rim
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Optimizing your strength is not optional, it's an obligation. J.R. Rim
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The more you get set into your own world, the smaller your world becomes. J.R. Rim
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The way you see the world is how you live it. J.R. Rim
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Doing the things you hate is living in a world of sin. Hell is staying in the place Jesus saved you from. That is, to live on your own, without God. J.R. Rim
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To the world, most people are not remembered for being great parents. To the child, without parents, nothing great would have been put into the world. J.R. Rim
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Tell the truth. It's your duty to do so. It's up to them how they take in the information. Keep it real. J.R. Rim
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How much would you give to make your dream a living reality? Use the time you have. J.R. Rim
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What happens when you shut your eyes? The images you have been accustomed to look at suddenly disappear. See through the images by closing your eyes and opening your heart. J.R. Rim
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Some are born strong and others are made strong. J.R. Rim
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What is success? Freedom from lies. Living your truth. J.R. Rim
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Your life is a sculpture, every day chip away. J.R. Rim
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A goal gives you the lens to see the future with clearer vision. J.R. Rim
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Investing is a simple process of taking into account the present value and future value. The other major factor to understand here, is what you lose as a result of inaction. Consider what you can gain and what you can lose in your decision. J.R. Rim
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Your true friends echo your own philosophies back at you. J.R. Rim
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When asking for advice, search not for what is on the surface, Dig deeper, questioning what does this person believe in? J.R. Rim
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The best advice anyone has ever given me, was to never take advice from anyone. J.R. Rim
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Prayer is meeting with God. It's checking in, saying I am here, You are here. It is the present moment. J.R. Rim
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Discipline is a bridge built through everyday action. J.R. Rim
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Light is found on the green. J.R. Rim
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Inside your dream is a nation. To the rest of the world it is invisible, yet it is the only thing you see. It is your imagination. J.R. Rim
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Two friends raised their heads up to the sky on a dark evening.- Look at the stars.-- Let us make a wish. They each took a moment of silence.- What did you wish for?-- For you to have peace with your wish. J.R. Rim
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Nightmares appear many times before your dream. J.R. Rim
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One thing God has been showing me is that I'm not called to save the world, just to point those He places in my life towards the right way. J.R. Rim
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Death does not end my life, it opens the door to a life without end. J.R. Rim
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Find me the perfect human being and I'll show you Jesus Christ. J.R. Rim
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I take showers to think. J.R. Rim
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The best investments are in things you cannot buy. J.R. Rim
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Wealth is not what you have for yourself. Wealth is what you share with others. J.R. Rim
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Life is a progression of becoming who we are. J.R. Rim
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The hardest calling in our lives is to be truly ourselves. J.R. Rim
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Search for truth, not for meaning. Meaning comes from the perspective of a person who interprets the truth. J.R. Rim
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What does it mean to be healthy? Heal Thy. J.R. Rim
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Protecting your treasure means to give your life for it. J.R. Rim
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Some words were made up without any thought given. Nice is one of them. Nice has no meaning. Nice gets thrown out there to replace something meaningful. Take Goodreads and turn it into Nicereads. This goes to show that nice provides no justice. J.R. Rim
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All of us learned how to walk by failing. J.R. Rim
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Advice is autobiography. J.R. Rim
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I found a way to see in the dark. Close your eyes. J.R. Rim
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To see in the dark, close your eyes. J.R. Rim
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I was born in a hospital. I do not want to die in one. J.R. Rim
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There are questions that are not meant to be answered with words. Some questions take a lifetime to answer. Take action. J.R. Rim
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It’s the journey, not the destination, but that doesn’t make sense until you get there. J.R. Rim
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Feelings do not always determine truth, but they can sometimes tell you what is true. J.R. Rim
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In order to do the unthinkable, do not think about it. J.R. Rim
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Life is a dash. Pause in the present. Enjoy this moment. J.R. Rim
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We should all live as though someone is writing a book about us. J.R. Rim
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It's fun to think about what kind of car you want to have. You compare specifications and customize everything your way. More importantly than the type of vehicle you want to get, is where you want to go with it. Where will this car take you if you were to have it today. Perhaps it's already yours. Now where will you drive tomorrow, next month, next year, for the rest of your life? Make your journey memorable by looking ahead into the distance. The distance is where we find our ultimate destination. . J.R. Rim
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The earth is a spaceship. While you are here, enjoy the ride. J.R. Rim
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It's not about making the right choice. It's about making a choice and making it right. J.R. Rim
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You don't have forever. You have 24 hours each day to live by your values. People remember you only for what was most important in your life. J.R. Rim
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The garbage can is for things that have no importance. If it did have some value, it no longer has any. J.R. Rim
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If better were within, better would come out. J.R. Rim
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When you feel thankful, you can be appreciative for a moment, then not at all the next. It seems the tank is full, then it becomes empty, and the cycle continues. If you don't feel the same gratitude for a moment, know that it's possible in the next moment that comes around. J.R. Rim
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Tomorrow is not a promise. Tomorrow is a second chance. J.R. Rim
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Heaven is the place we call home. J.R. Rim
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Happiness is bliss. J.R. Rim
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I may not know why, but I do know why not and this is where I stand. J.R. Rim
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Even the laziest person will fight for oxygen when drowning. J.R. Rim
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Life is not a game. Still, in this life, we choose the games we live to play. J.R. Rim
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To inspire is to give life. To expire is to give death. J.R. Rim
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When you see something that is wrong, there is something that has to be right. J.R. Rim
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We breathe our deepest during sleep. When we are in the state of full rest. We are able to be. J.R. Rim
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Saving time is one of the great superpowers you can unlock in the modern era. J.R. Rim
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Giving when you can is generosity. Giving when you can't is sacrifice. J.R. Rim
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Who cares what time you wake up and go to bed? What matters most is what you do with your life in between. J.R. Rim
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Two things I can't stand - sitting and sleeping. J.R. Rim
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When people say there is no place like home, the first to agree are the homeless. J.R. Rim
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The worst way to drown is in mainstream. J.R. Rim
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Most people spend less time outside than prisoners. J.R. Rim
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Time reveals the truth. J.R. Rim
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The next time you hear a person say, 'I don't have time' or 'I have no time, ' Take a moment to be with them. Without time, that somebody becomes a nobody. J.R. Rim
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I can barely read my hand written notes, typed. J.R. Rim
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Seeing your child for the first time is rarest of occasions. You see glimpses of yourself from the past. The potential of a brand new life happening right before your eyes. And most importantly, that life begins again. J.R. Rim
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This is the truth about mainstream media and advertising: People wouldn't have to pay to show you such messages if they were right. J.R. Rim