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om what went wrong.</p><p id="4118">This quote is not about forgetting your failures and trying to get over them as fast as you can, it’s about acknowledging the ways you have approached the issue and seeing where you went wrong.</p><p id="2c3f">By seeing what works and what doesn't, you have experience and an entirely new outlook on the situation and what might work in the future. Obviously, you don’t have to fail at something 10,000 times to get it right but failing is still part of the process that takes you to success.</p><h1 id="133d">“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin</h1><p id="da13">This is a different take on another overused quote. Although it’s mainly used when teaching in school, I can also see how it’s applicable to life in general. Someone who has everything done for them is not likely to know what to do when they’re left alone.</p><p id="5fb2">Listening to someone tell you something is a passive act and if you’re anything like me, you probably forget things rather quickly. This is where the second part comes in about teaching someone in order for them to remember.</p><p id="7769">By actively performing a task instead of just listening to how it’s done, you’re given the opportunity to see how it works out when applied. Moreover, this quote takes it a step further by saying that if you involve someone, they’ll learn.</p><p id="c555">I interpret this as being able to perform something the way someone else taught me but also being able to put my own spin on it to make it work. Teaching someone that 2+2 equals 4 won’t teach them what 3+3 is equal to.</p><p id="900a">This person can then take it upon themselves to grab 10 marbles and group 4 while using the remaining 6 to figure out what 3+3 is equal to. Actively involving someone allows for them to learn in their own individual way which in turn makes it better for them to not only remember but also learn.</p><h1 id="04ff">“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” — Herman Melville</h1><p id="f84e">For me, imitation is most definitely not the sincerest form of flattery. It is something unoriginal people do, often without realizing it. Taking inspiration from others is more than alright, to me. I often use websites like Pinterest to help me find modern and trendy decor.</p><p id="5de3">Alternatively, it would be wrong for me to completely decorate my bedroom using the exact same decor as someone else. This behavior takes away from the creativity and achievements of others and truly doesn't speak well if you either.</p><p id="d800">Similarly, when it comes to your personality and your goals, what works for other people may not necessarily work for you, even if you copy it step by step. I definitely agree with this quote in that I would rather try my own thing and fail at it than copying someone else by doing exactly what they’re doin

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g.</p><h1 id="619d">“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford</h1><p id="3ad3">This quote is all about the intentions behind your attitude and how it can affect your goals. In my personal experiences, I’ve found attitudes to be contagious. If I’m working in a group of people that have a positive outlook on the project, this enthusiasm latches on to me and allows me to want to do my best.</p><p id="11e9">Having the right attitude can make or break the outcome. If you think that something is not going to work out, you probably won't put 100% of your efforts into it because you already have a pre-determined outlook on what’s going to happen.</p><p id="24be">It is known that, in general, individuals that are aware of their abilities are more persistent and motivated to perform a task but when we are unsure of how something is going to end up, the unknown can make it difficult for us to fully take advantage of the opportunities.</p><p id="d1f7">What I like about this quote is that although it’s indifferent towards the outcome, it allows you to self-reflect and realize what you really want and how much effort you’re willing to put into it.</p><h1 id="e92f">“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” — Vincent van Gogh</h1><p id="ef33">What I love about this quote is that it can be interpreted in billions of ways. Many ways to cater to the billions of people on earth. When I first read it, I thought it referred to not focusing on only your 9–5 job but finding something you’re passionate about.</p><p id="87cb">Realistically, a lot of us have jobs so that we can live our daily lives. This quote shouldn't encourage you to leave your boring job so that you can backpack across Europe and look for your passion, it can be interpreted as living your life doing things you love, regardless of the not-so-passionate parts of living.</p><p id="24a5">Alternatively, someone’s purpose could be working hard at their job because it is their passion. Finding what you’re passionate about is not something you can do by completely evacuating your life.</p><p id="4e92">A trial and error of various things that you try and hardships you endure will take you closer to things you’re passionate about.</p><h1 id="ccde">Final Thought</h1><p id="2b38">I’ll be the first person to admit that these quotes are so overused that they belong in a recycling bin. Personally, I won’t say goodbye to these quotes just yet because they are overused for a reason. The main takeaway for me is that these quotes tailor to every type of person.</p><p id="445b">Not only that but they can all be interpreted in many ways, which is what makes them profound. As I said, I find comfort in getting reassurance from others. These quotes remind me that life is messy and that all of the bad experiences that we go through are not something to overlook but something we can embrace.</p></article></body>

6 Overused Quotes That Are Actually Very Profound

They’re borderline cliche but they gained this title for a reason

I start every morning with a rather cheesy habit. I set my intentions for the day and those intentions are usually related to fixing current issues I’m struggling with. Following this, I either come up with a quote or look one up that relates to my intentions.

I find quotes comforting because they let me know that others have endured the hardships that I’m currently struggling with. I find comfort in sharing experiences with people and quotes help me relate to either great philosophers, scientists, or even celebrities.

My habit of writing down quotes every morning isn't a new one. I have been doing this for a couple of years. Needless to say, there are a few quotes that come up more than others, A LOT more.

While I would normally write these quotes off because they’re so overused or cliche, I’ve recently decided to give some of the most popular quotes a chance. I realized that they’re popular for a good reason. Though they are overused, their validity still stands.

These are my top 7 overused quotes that still have important meaning to this day.

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

I tend to compare myself to others a lot. Especially in the age of social media where you have access to anyone's photos, it becomes impossible to ignore other people’s lives.

Seeing people’s highlights on social media can be very misleading. It can make me feel like I’m not doing enough or that I’m not good enough. The thing about these highlights is that we never see the low points.

Not seeing people have a bad day on social media doesn’t mean they don't. This quote, although it was said prior to the age of social media, still has a lot of credibilities in our modern life.

If we are secure and confident in ourselves and in our lives, no one can have the power to take this feeling from us. Other people’s success or happiness shouldn’t affect ours.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” — Thomas Edison

Although I don’t resent my failures, I see them as forgotten events of the past. In a way, this quote has made me be more mindful of my failures so that I can use them to learn from what went wrong.

This quote is not about forgetting your failures and trying to get over them as fast as you can, it’s about acknowledging the ways you have approached the issue and seeing where you went wrong.

By seeing what works and what doesn't, you have experience and an entirely new outlook on the situation and what might work in the future. Obviously, you don’t have to fail at something 10,000 times to get it right but failing is still part of the process that takes you to success.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin

This is a different take on another overused quote. Although it’s mainly used when teaching in school, I can also see how it’s applicable to life in general. Someone who has everything done for them is not likely to know what to do when they’re left alone.

Listening to someone tell you something is a passive act and if you’re anything like me, you probably forget things rather quickly. This is where the second part comes in about teaching someone in order for them to remember.

By actively performing a task instead of just listening to how it’s done, you’re given the opportunity to see how it works out when applied. Moreover, this quote takes it a step further by saying that if you involve someone, they’ll learn.

I interpret this as being able to perform something the way someone else taught me but also being able to put my own spin on it to make it work. Teaching someone that 2+2 equals 4 won’t teach them what 3+3 is equal to.

This person can then take it upon themselves to grab 10 marbles and group 4 while using the remaining 6 to figure out what 3+3 is equal to. Actively involving someone allows for them to learn in their own individual way which in turn makes it better for them to not only remember but also learn.

“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” — Herman Melville

For me, imitation is most definitely not the sincerest form of flattery. It is something unoriginal people do, often without realizing it. Taking inspiration from others is more than alright, to me. I often use websites like Pinterest to help me find modern and trendy decor.

Alternatively, it would be wrong for me to completely decorate my bedroom using the exact same decor as someone else. This behavior takes away from the creativity and achievements of others and truly doesn't speak well if you either.

Similarly, when it comes to your personality and your goals, what works for other people may not necessarily work for you, even if you copy it step by step. I definitely agree with this quote in that I would rather try my own thing and fail at it than copying someone else by doing exactly what they’re doing.

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford

This quote is all about the intentions behind your attitude and how it can affect your goals. In my personal experiences, I’ve found attitudes to be contagious. If I’m working in a group of people that have a positive outlook on the project, this enthusiasm latches on to me and allows me to want to do my best.

Having the right attitude can make or break the outcome. If you think that something is not going to work out, you probably won't put 100% of your efforts into it because you already have a pre-determined outlook on what’s going to happen.

It is known that, in general, individuals that are aware of their abilities are more persistent and motivated to perform a task but when we are unsure of how something is going to end up, the unknown can make it difficult for us to fully take advantage of the opportunities.

What I like about this quote is that although it’s indifferent towards the outcome, it allows you to self-reflect and realize what you really want and how much effort you’re willing to put into it.

“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” — Vincent van Gogh

What I love about this quote is that it can be interpreted in billions of ways. Many ways to cater to the billions of people on earth. When I first read it, I thought it referred to not focusing on only your 9–5 job but finding something you’re passionate about.

Realistically, a lot of us have jobs so that we can live our daily lives. This quote shouldn't encourage you to leave your boring job so that you can backpack across Europe and look for your passion, it can be interpreted as living your life doing things you love, regardless of the not-so-passionate parts of living.

Alternatively, someone’s purpose could be working hard at their job because it is their passion. Finding what you’re passionate about is not something you can do by completely evacuating your life.

A trial and error of various things that you try and hardships you endure will take you closer to things you’re passionate about.

Final Thought

I’ll be the first person to admit that these quotes are so overused that they belong in a recycling bin. Personally, I won’t say goodbye to these quotes just yet because they are overused for a reason. The main takeaway for me is that these quotes tailor to every type of person.

Not only that but they can all be interpreted in many ways, which is what makes them profound. As I said, I find comfort in getting reassurance from others. These quotes remind me that life is messy and that all of the bad experiences that we go through are not something to overlook but something we can embrace.