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Many years ago I became disenchanted with our modern industrial consumer culture and began to seek a more authentic life grounded in nature and spirit. On my quest, I found many others before me had walked the same path and had left words of wisdom for those of us who follow.

I have been collecting these quotations for over eighteen years and my collection now numbers nearly 2000. The collection of quotations truly is unique, culled mostly from my own reading rather than from other lists of quotations.

Rather than keep them to myself, I decided to spread them far and wide, with the wish that they will inspire others as they have inspired me.

When I began to send them out in 2004, I had no idea they would be so meaningful to so many...

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"I have signed up for loads of quote of the day type lists in the past but words of wisdom is spot on and the only daily quote I get now. The quality of the quotes are superb and regularly inspire, reassure, comfort, motivate and amuse. Sign up, you won't regret it!"
A.T. London, UK

"The quotations that you send each day mean a lot to me. They are the first thing I read when I open my e-mail. They are very inspiring. Gives the day a brighter start. Thank You So Much."
M.W. Sumrall, MS

"I include your 'Words of Wisdom' in my computers 'Signatures', so every e-mail I send out includes a quote that I think the person I'm writing to will resonate with - both my business and personal e-mails! Many people respond back to the quotes, and some have taken the quote I sent them and added it to their own e-mail signature. I like the idea of these beautiful quotes circulating around the planet through e-mails! Thank you for doing the work you do!"
M. Canada

"Depending on the particular quote, I find them helpful in several ways. Some days they are comforting. Some days they are inspiring. Some days they help me gain perspective and balance. And every day, they give me cause to think! Thank you for the time and energy you devote to these daily quotes."
W.I. King, NC

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J.T. Loomis, CA

I really enjoy all of your material. I read through all of it. But right now, I am using your quotations to share with my family. I have created a family website. My sister and I use your quotations on our site. I find these quotations, uplifting, inspiring, healing, etc. There are many other words I could use. Again I would like to thank you. Please keep the quotes coming!!
L.H. Motley, MN

"I look forward everyday getting your 'Words of Wisdom'! You are the first email I check before anyone elses! I pass them on to everyone so they can be blessed as I have! Thank you for a wonderful gift of love!"
C.L. Loveland, CO

"The quotes give me a daily lift so that I can be an inspiration beyond just doing tasks. Thanks." F.A. Stockton, CA

"Waking up to Debra Lynn Dadd's 'Words of Wisdom' in my inbox centres me every morning before I start my day. The collected wisdom of hundreds of great minds has deeply touched my soul, and in tiny ways, like drips of water on stone, has altered the course of my life..."
M.L.G London, Ontario, Canada

"I love your daily 'Words of Wisdom'..it is one of the first things I check every morning. It has lifted me when I needed to be lifted and inspired me to remember all the things we have to be thankful for."
A. Washington

"In a culture that increasingly wants to invite in the compassionate, inclusive and holistic systems of thinking, yet is fighting the old residue of authoritarian exclusivity and controlling, results-only mind set, it is heartening to read these daily messages. Personally, they give me several moments in which to stop, remember the importance of love, creativity and detachment, and take one or two deep breaths. Thank you Debra!"
L.S. Sacramento, California

I read them everyday and look forward to them. Your 'Words of Wisdom' inspire me to keep reaching higher and take a step back to consider what is really important in life, especially on those difficult days at work when I feel despondent and unappreciated and feel I need a change. The words keep me hanging in there and give me a lift when things are not going so well.
J.C. Chicago, IL

"I have been a avid read of Debra's inspirational quotes for over a year now. It is one of the only emails I read every single day, and I often send them to friends as a way of spreading the goodwill."
J.B, Bozeman, MT

"I greatly appreciate and look forward to your daily quotes. They are a lovely reminder to be mindful of all the wonderful things daily life has to offer. I especially appreciate them at work - they are a wonderful way to start the day."
J.B. Boston, MA

"I really appreciate the quotations you send! I look forward to reading them. They remind me of what I aspire to, encouraging me to be my best self and to be a better part of my community. They are very inspirational. Thank you so much!"
S.C.S. Lake Crystal, MN

"Thank you so much for your "Words of Wisdom", which I look forward to receiving every day. I find your choices inspirational, uplifting, comforting and useful. Many of them I also share with receptive friends and relatives across the UK and Australia. Please keep them coming."
C.S. Tewkesbury, United Kingdom.

"I am a yoga teacher and always use a motivational type reading after class to send people on their way with something positive to think about. I have used many of your "words of wisdom" in my classes. Thank you for all the work you do putting these together."
K.L.P. Sandusky, OH

"The Words of Wisdom give me a great start to each day. I look forward to the inspiring sentiments. Thank you so much!"
C.G. Oswego, IL

"Words that connect are a fine meal served to you when you did not even know you were hungry."
M.T.K. El Cajon, CA

"I enjoy your Words of Wisdom quotations because no matter how busy my day is, or how stressed I may be, they always bring me back to focus on what is important to me. And on better days it's just nice to hear pleasant thoughts from a "friend."
W.S.C. North Potomac, MD

"The Words of Wisdom provide hope, new perspectives on the human situation and guidelines for a good focus for the day. I frequently pass one along either verbally or in writing to share their message that particularly suits a situation. Blessings to you for sharing this each day."
I.M. MN

"About your quotes...I love em!! They make me think. Maybe even about something I already know, but about life in general... And that is always a good thing! You remind me to be kind, to care, to stop and look around. In this crazy, run around world, we need something like that. They bring me back to earth! Thank you, I can hardly wait for my e-mail from you... Just to see what you've come up with this time... I have even put some of them in email signature to spread the GOOD WORD."
P.R.

"Your Words of Wisdom consistently remind me of my inner strength and ability to do anything I believe is possible."
C.S. Indianapolis, IN

"I find the quotes very uplifting and inspirational - I forward them to friends frequently!"
G.M. CA

"The 'words of wisdom' you send out each day make me feel spiritually connected ... like the words come from higher place - above the normal mundane world we deal with day-to-day - and I connect to a better and more peaceful place - for awhile anyway! They make me feel 'un-alone' :) Thanks for your quotes Debra; they hit me in the heart."
A.A. Atlanta, GA

"I use your quotes to send messages to our children to which they might not pay attention if directly in my words."
V.P. NYC, NY

"What a joy it is to receive your 'Words of Wisdom'. I love sending these messages to family, friends, and business associates."
M.G. St. Petersburg, FL

"The daily quotations are for me small reminders of the things we often lose sight of - small beauties, the importance of friends, the gorgeous beauties of nature ... reading your mail in the middle of a busy work day we will cause me to take a breath and smile and remember to take "work" less seriously and the gifts of life more seriously. Thanks for your dedication to making the world a better place."
M.J. Charleston, SC

"You give me so much inspiration in the quotes you carefully select for us everyday. I love the variety of themes and individuals you quote. They help me start my day thinking of caring for the universe, others, and myself. I save them to reread, send them to others, and nurture my family with the thoughts. THANKS SO MUCH!"
P.C. Great Falls, MT

"I love the Words of Wisdom Daily Quotes. I am making myself a notebook to keep them handy for future reference. They Inspire, Comfort, Teach, Reassure and more. Thank You!"
CLCV Globe, AZ

"I really appreciate the daily Words of Wisdom--they always make me smile, occasionally bring tears. You obviously choose them with great care, and most of them I haven't encountered before. Thanks for all the time and affection you put into this! I am a university teacher and post some of your quotes on my office door for my students to see."
D.F. Ypsilanti, MI

"These quotes remind me to appreciate the little things in life--raindrops, bumble bees, rainbows, and the like. I love to read my morning quote because it puts me off to a good start. I start the day appreciating my life!"
N.P. Snohomish, WA

"Your 'Words of Wisdom' help me because it inspires my faith to know that many people before me have been in touch with the universal spirit of all that is good. And, through their words, these people have sought to inspire and change-for-the good the world around them, and us. These words give me hope and help me to stay motivated to continue to follow a spiritual path, rather than succumb to defeat in the face of all that is 'bad' in our world."
J.L.R. South Hadley, MA

"For years I've been reading quotes and at certain times of my life I would write one on a "family board" before heading off to work. When my sister set me up with your site I was thrilled! Meanwhile we have begun a family sharing website and my sister and I are in charge of changing daily our scrolling banner which we fill with quotes, some of which we've gotten from you! Keep up the inspiring work Debra, you fulfill and important need in life, that of positive thinking!"
B.H. Stanchfield, MN

"I find the Words of Wisdom quotes a good way to start my day and look forward to them. So many ring true, get me thinking, help keep me in balance and stay positively focused. I thank you."
C.F. Medina, OH

"I often cut and paste my favorites of your 'Words of Wisdom' and use them in my email signature. Keep up the great inspirations!"
H.M. South Bend, IN

"As they say in French, these words go straight to your heart. You do not know how comforting and energetic they are for me."
L.C. Dakar, Senegal, Africa

"The quotes you send make me think in a whole new light about things I think I already know. I save the ones I am most interested in in a file on my computer to use when speaking on various subjects. I often wonder how it is that you come up with such gems! Thanks for the daily inspiration, thoughtfulness and celebration of life."
L.R. Boulder, CO

"I find the quotes are both thought provoking and calming. I often forward them to friends and family."
E.G. Spokane, WA

"There's nothing like Debra Lynn Dadd's 'Words of Wisdom' to use as your inspirational mantra for the day and beyond!"
S.M.M. Troy, MI,

"The daily quotes are an oasis in the grab bag of my email: a moment to stop, think beyond my immediate concern and breathe a bit deeper, slower and more peacefully. I treasure these quotes as a gift that I always pass along, forwarding to people that I think will be a special match for each."
L.G. Alameda, CA

"I look forward to your words of wisdom. They brighten my day, renew my hope, square my shoulders and validate the gentle person inside me. Thank you."
C.K.R. Frankfort, MI

"What wonderful quotes you share each day! I use your quotes motivate my employees, give them inspiration, and show them I care. Also to comfort clients who are ill or in need of healing on some level. And to pass along to colleagues encouraging them to continue their support of greening our planet. Lastly, for myself, I am grateful for the uplifting message I find each morning which cause me to smile, pause, and think."
R.R. Westlake, OH

"I find that the Words of Wisdom are very touching at times, uplifting and encouraging. They make me feel happy to be alive and appreciative of what I have. They help me to face the day in a positive and cheerful way. I often send them to my friends or use them at special occasions to make my family members feels like I do when I read them."
T.Z. Winnipeg, Canada

"Sometimes, I am slow to put my ideas into words. They remain in my mind as pictures, colors, sensations. Occasionally, another author will supply these words, helping to stimulate my thoughts in such a way that my own ideas become whole...clear and rich. Sometimes these words just say what I have come to think, only in a better way. They prove to me that we are all connected, once again; when I am in need of the evidence."
P.R.L. Monroe, MI

"Many of the quotes I receive really speak to my heart and give me a feeling of acceptance because I know someone else feels as I do, particularly about our glorious earth. It gives great hope to know there have been so many others over the years who feel the need to defend and promote the wonders of this amazing planet."
M.A.A. Lexington, VA

"Many of these quotes raise my vibration and attitude several notches within seconds. They remind me of what I really love. They get me out of my head and into my Heart. They lift my spirits and reaffirm my love of life when I've sort-of forgotten.....when I've wilted..... Thank you for them!"
W.O.W. Asheville, NC



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