“The still lake without ripples is an image of our minds at ease, so full of unlimited friendliness for all the junk at the bottom of the lake that we don't feel the need to churn up the waters just to avoid looking at what's there.”
Pema Chodron
“Become simple and live simply, not only within yourself but also in your everyday dealings. Don't make ripples all around you, don't try to be interesting, keep your distance, be honest, fight the desire to be thought fascinating by the outside world.”
Etty Hillesum
“Have a ripple effect”
Proverb
“Each action we take in our life is a ripple that expands worldwide.”
Lorrin L. Lee
“No one could have known this Janet thing would have this kind of ripple. But part of Budweiser's job as a marketer is to stay in tune with what consumers seem to be wanting.”
Jim Hanas
“[He picked up the phone and began to make calls, aware that his firing would ripple far beyond his desk. Pottruck's assistant of 15 years, Colleen Bagan-McGill, was driving through San Francisco with her husband and kids at the start of a long-awaited vacation when her cell phone rang.] How are you doing, honey? ... I need to tell you something. I got fired this morning.”
David Pottruck
“This creates a ripple effect for small-business owners, ... There are fewer payments. There is less paperwork. There are fewer chances for mistakes. And it frees up valuable resources for small businesses and the IRS.”
Charles Rossotti