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Howbeit, be diligent with the much or little entrusted into your hands.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[33],{"id":34,"tag":35},3355740,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},7104,"diligence","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Kelechi Erondu, a Nigerian author and spiritual leader known for his wisdom on personal growth and destiny. Although the exact origin of the quote is unclear, it reflects the values and teachings that were common in traditional Igbo culture during the time of Nigeria's independence movement. This context suggests that the quote was likely written or spoken during a period of significant social change and cultural revival.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, this quote appears to be a straightforward call to diligence and hard work. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a nuanced understanding of personal responsibility and the concept of \"destiny.\" The author is not suggesting that individuals have control over their ultimate destination or outcome in life; rather, they are emphasizing the importance of making the most of the resources and opportunities presented to them along their journey.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced and often unpredictable professional landscape, this quote can be applied by focusing on the tasks and responsibilities that lie directly within your control. Rather than getting bogged down in worries about the future or regrets about past mistakes, strive to cultivate a sense of diligence and stewardship over the resources and opportunities available to you right now – whether that means being meticulous with small details or taking calculated risks to achieve larger goals.",{"id":40,"quote_text":41,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":42,"source":43,"quote_tag":44,"commentary":9},609970,"I Yours truly, the world won’t come to a standstill because you’re hurt. Just pick yourself up from where you left YOU, shake off the dust, where your crown with a smile and evolve. Not easy as it sounds but you’ve got to try & the time to do that is now.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[45,50],{"id":46,"tag":47},3195338,{"id":48,"tag_name":49},4376,"forgiveness",{"id":51,"tag":52},3195339,{"id":53,"tag_name":54},6628,"moving-forward",{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},470408,"To be Socially and Morally Responsible today is like building the future but moulding it's bricks today. 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It is not possible to pinpoint an exact origin or specific era in which this quote was written, but it echoes sentiments often expressed by creatives and trailblazers who have faced uncertainty and self-questioning at critical junctures in their lives.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt its core, the quote conveys a paradoxical acceptance of doubt as an integral part of progress. Rather than dismissing or avoiding the uncertainty that arises from taking risks, Erondu suggests embracing it by revisiting the foundational motivations that initiated one's journey. This approach not only validates the legitimacy of uncertainty but also encourages a more intentional and reflective navigation through challenges.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from regularly retracing their steps and re-igniting the spark of their initial motivations whenever faced with self-doubt or indecision. By naming and embracing the reasons behind their choices, they can tap into a deeper reservoir of resilience and purpose.",{"id":114,"quote_text":115,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":116,"source":117,"quote_tag":118,"commentary":9},275290,"When jealousy is allowed to fester, it hands its host a murderer and a murderer’s sword. Such that it predisposes the host to becoming a murderer of a victim that maybe or may not be guilty as charged.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[119,124,129],{"id":120,"tag":121},1693125,{"id":122,"tag_name":123},489,"hate",{"id":125,"tag":126},1693126,{"id":127,"tag_name":128},2209,"jealousy",{"id":130,"tag":131},1693127,{"id":132,"tag_name":133},7831,"weakness",{"id":135,"quote_text":136,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":137,"source":138,"quote_tag":139,"commentary":9},21728,"The cradle of JOY lies in the bossom of hope that someday, we’d ride on the wings of the victories of many a battle fought and won . Try this- ‘Be strong and courageous..... you’d overcome as long as the sun rises at dawn and sets at dusk.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[140,145,150],{"id":141,"tag":142},161651,{"id":143,"tag_name":144},21,"hope",{"id":146,"tag":147},161655,{"id":148,"tag_name":149},23,"joy",{"id":151,"tag":152},161657,{"id":153,"tag_name":154},3613,"victory",{"id":156,"quote_text":157,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":158,"source":159,"quote_tag":160,"commentary":174},20585,"Something’s are relativeSomethings may be situational That is why they remain somethings and not All things.......Grow up on somethings and Learn from things Release somethings and smile over somethings Life is not only about somethings but about All things",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[161,166,169],{"id":162,"tag":163},153846,{"id":164,"tag_name":165},18,"happiness",{"id":167,"tag":168},153847,{"id":148,"tag_name":149},{"id":170,"tag":171},153848,{"id":172,"tag_name":173},24,"life","**The Backstory**\nThis enigmatic quote is attributed to Kelechi Erondu, a Nigerian author and poet known for his philosophical musings on life's complexities. Although the exact origin of this quote is unclear, it is likely from one of his written works or lectures from the late 20th century, when he was grappling with the intricacies of existence amidst Nigeria's tumultuous post-colonial era.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this quote is a nuanced understanding of the interplay between absolutes and relativism. Kelechi Erondu masterfully exposes the dichotomy between \"somethings\" (context-dependent truths) and \"All things\" (absolute, universal principles), highlighting that our experiences are often rooted in specific circumstances rather than universal laws.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen faced with uncertainty or ambiguity in your personal or professional life, try embracing the relativity of \"somethings.\" Recognize that certain truths may only be relevant within specific contexts, and be willing to adapt your understanding as new information emerges. 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