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Acquire Quotes

What we gain versus become

Several quotes argue that real value is not something we simply acquire but a sense of Abundance we tune into over time.

Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.

Quotes by Wayne Dyer

Self esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.

Quotes by Nathaniel Branden

We work to become, not to acquire.

Elbert Hubbard

To acquire immunity to eloquence is of the utmost importance to the citizens of a democracy.

Quotes by Bertrand Russell

About Quotes

We are not entering into politics to acquire power.

Quotes by Arvind Kejriwal

Success isn't about things we acquire.

Quotes by Andrew Flintoff

I have a motto: Work to become, not to acquire.

Quotes by Alan Kulwicki

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the central idea behind these acquire quotes?
They generally argue that the most meaningful things, like self esteem or a sense of abundance, are not acquired but developed or tuned into over time.
Is acquiring contrasted with becoming in this collection?
Yes, one quote states directly that people work to become, not to acquire, framing personal growth as the deeper goal.
How does self esteem relate to acquiring in these quotes?
One describes self esteem as a reputation a person acquires with themselves, tying the word to internal rather than external gain.
Is there a quote connecting acquiring to democracy?
Yes, one argues citizens must acquire immunity to eloquence, since persuasive speech alone can be dangerous in a functioning Democracy.
Do any quotes discuss abundance specifically?
One states that abundance is not something acquired at all, but something people tune into, echoing the collection's Abundance theme.

Others extend the idea further, suggesting people work to Become rather than acquire, and that citizens must acquire resistance to empty eloquence.