little phrases, big changes! // reasons to read

[@juanse12k]

“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” Leo Tolstoy in War and Peace

[@timdemoss]

I know I will get to this book someday…someday!

[@seanthebeast300]

I only have a few select KZbinrs where I watch with 100% of my attention. You have successfully made that list

[@that-1-gremlin]

Truth!

[@timdemoss]

I’m incredibly honored - thank you for that and for letting me know :)

[@Shortmotion12]

Please tell me also what channels you watch with 100% attention. Tell me you gold list please

[@FelixEvers06]

This is one of two channels for me. The other one is Primer, a guy who makes simulations about different topics (e.g. simulating the evolution of aggression, and how different genes change within a population over time). He encourages the viewer to *think* about what is going to happen, to predict what the outcome will be even before the simulation. You're wrong a lot of the time, but that's the good part of it. He encourages you to actively think, to engage with the video rather than just letting it wash over you. The topics are very different from this channel, much more to do with math, but I still think some of you may be interested (hence why I'm writing this comment).

[@General-oh8ml]

@@FelixEvers06 thank you 👑

[@zacbuckley7148]

“Your people contain incredible potential, but they die without using much of it.” (said to the protagonist by an alien in Dawn, Octavia Butler.)

[@timdemoss]

love that the human author uses the alien to give us life advice. it seems easier to take coming from an 'outside' source. love it.

[@louis4238]

Rilke’s Letters to a young poet has had a deep impact on me as a person. “Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.”

[@timdemoss]

I know nothing about the book but this quote makes me so curious :)

[@LamentaFortuna]

I recently have been reading Crime and Punishment and something Sonya said really resonated with me. "Go now, this minute, stand in the crossroads, bow down and first kiss the earth you've defiled, then bow to the whole world on all four sides, and say aloud to everyone: 'I have killed!'" I think it was the implication that through killing, the whole of the world had been damaged and defiled. Not just one person, or one family was owed retribution. But all the world.

[@timdemoss]

what a powerful piece! I’m excited to read this someday - I’ve just started The Brothers Karamazov and may get to C&P someday soon(ish)

[@bluep0sh]

the quote that stuck with me most is the last few lines of a poem i remember neithet name nor author of: "and not all those who wander are lost" it keeps me from spiraling into "i am wasting my life, i can't do anything properly and everyone else has way more defined ways of living while i just tumble around from day to day" when i notice how far i stray from other people's way of living.

[@timdemoss]

one day at a time that’s all we can do! you’ve got this :)

[@FelenzoGara]

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost

[@FelenzoGara]

Tolkien Maybe.

[@mattwalker3]

Thinking about recent books or other art that I've consumed lately, small quotes don't often latch on to me and stick with me to recall in the future. That's not to say that they don't grab me by the throat in that moment, yet I more remember how they made me feel. I recall more ideas, concepts and feelings, but I've always been impressed by people who can tell you their favorite line of a piece of art word by word.

[@timdemoss]

totally get that! and the words are only powerful insofar as they evoke that feeling or response, so if you can recall the meaning without the words that’s probably better than the words without the meaning :)

[@FelixEvers06]

Yeah, I totally understand that. For me, the quotes that I can recite word for word are short. Like, "You can only cook with what's in the fridge" kind of short. The longer quotes might resonate with me in the same way, but I only recall the concepts they convey, not the exact words. The vibe is what sticks with me most.

[@gwenekins883]

“Ones own soul, and the passions of one’s friends - those were the fascinating things in life.” - Oscar Wilde’s the picture of Dorian gray

[@timdemoss]

I remember reading this book but the context of this quote escapes me - do you remember who says it? is it part of the narration?

[@authorttaelias4483]

I’m OBSESSED with this series

[@timdemoss]

thank you! :) glad you’re enjoying!

[@rottenteeth2623]

babe wake up Tim DeMoss uploaded

[@timdemoss]

😂

[@aliyamathiesen7290]

“Our life depends on the kind of thoughts we nurture. If our thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek, and kind, then that is what our life is like. If our attention is turned to the circumstances in which we live, we are drawn into a whirlpool of thoughts and can have neither peace nor tranquility.” From the amazing book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives by Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica

[@aliyamathiesen7290]

Or another fav from St Athanatius “God became man that man might become god.”

[@timdemoss]

I love this!

[@J37-q4s]

“Even if it’s meaningless, some things still ought to be done.”

[@timdemoss]

would love to know where this is from! :)

[@J37-q4s]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@timdemossI’m happy it caught your eye. Not sure if this matches your literary preferences or not, but the quote is from a webnovel called Lord of the Mysteries, spoken in chapter 1091. One of my personal favorite stories I’ve read in my life.

[@williammueller3277]

Probably my favorite quote is from Paul Kalanithi, in When Breath Becomes Air. It is a message written to his daughter as he was dying of lung cancer. “That message is simple: When you come to one of the many moments in life when you must give an account of yourself, provide a ledger of what you have been, and done, and meant to the world, do not, I pray, discount that you filled a dying man’s days with a sated joy, a joy unknown to me in all my prior years, a joy that does not hunger for more and more, but rests, satisfied. In this time, right now, that is an enormous thing.” Such a beautiful book, I would absolutely recommend reading it. I think you might like it :)

[@timdemoss]

What a beautiful passage. And thank you for the recommendation! :)

[@longhoang3241]

I am Long, from Vietnam, I just want to send you a message of love and a big thank you for this meaningful series. Personally, I really love the poem 'Love After Love' by Derek Walcott, especially the phrase 'Sit. Feast on your life.' Due to my lifestyle, I've struggled with my mental health, but whenever I'm about to make harmful choices, this quote helps me take better care of myself.

[@timdemoss]

hey I’m so glad to hear it! nice to meet you Long! what a terrific quote. Looking forward to checking out the poem. Keep taking care of yourself well :) have a wonderful day!

[@nemiwitdasemi]

Ah spittin facts yet again. “But if one looks at men in all ways-are there many good ones left? Why, I am sure I shouldn't be worth a baked onion myself” -Crime & Punishment. It always, always, reminds me to not judge people based on a single action. Also, a quote from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn kinda match this one that further emphasises this notion. “But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being.” -Gulag Archipelago. I love how both authors had kinda similar background. Perhaps thats what made them feel that way. Anyways, love the vid!

[@timdemoss]

two books on my to-be-read list, and these quotes might have pushed them farther up. thanks so much for watching! (also that first quote is profound and hilarious simultaneously. love it)

[@artist_jooory]

This is my first time commenting ☺ One quote that came up to mind when viewing this video is "Because art is like love. It goes feral if you keep it to yourself. Art is made to be given away, otherwise, it just rots." from the strawberry thief. When ever I feel doubtful about my abilities I just remind myself of it and move on. Last week I was even able to have some courage and submit a comic pitch by remembering that art is meant to be shared. Also I really liked "A Serious Step Lightly Taken", please continue making these videos they are very positive and inspiring :)

[@timdemoss]

hey thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! what a great quote. Love that so much :) and proud of you for that comic pitch! I hope it went well! by the way I really loved your illustration about birds, super beautiful :) keep sharing your art!

[@artist_jooory]

@@timdemoss Your words mean the world to me, they are truly uplifting. I'll definitely keep sharing my art. Thank you again for being a huge source of inspiration and encouragement! Have a lovely day!

[@artist_jooory]

@@timdemoss Hello again Tim! Two months later, I wanted to close the loop and share some exciting news. Watching this channel has opened up a new perspective for me, and things have changed for the better. A quote that's been on my mind lately is: 'Don't think you haven't lived long enough to have a story to tell.' It's from A Monster Calls, a book worth reading! Your channel is making a real difference in people's lives, and you were right words do change us. My comic got accepted, and it'll be published in November! I truly wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart, as this was my first step toward a new me. :D

[@timdemoss]

@artist_jooory that’s so wonderful to hear! congratulations and I’m so happy to know that this was helpful for you. would love to hear more about the comic / where we can find it if you’re OK sharing

[@artist_jooory]

@@timdemoss hi, sorry I didn’t notice your reply, the comic is about a doubtful character named Najm (star in Arabic). It starts with him longing for a distant star that would symbolize resilience and possibilities. I just wanted to create a story that invites people to take action and have faith! It was also about not erasing our past experiences and embracing them as part of who we are. And it will be published in the UAE since this is where am i at :D

[@carpartsandcoffee]

Great video! For me: The poem "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou in its entirety and a quip from Katharine Hepburn, "Because what would be the point in that".

[@timdemoss]

thank you! thanks for the recommendation!

[@DrDevon23]

"God needs businessmen as well as preachers and missionaries."

[@timdemoss]

there’s more than one way to serve other people, can’t all do the same thing :) love it

[@CallosumBooks]

hahaha had a feeling east of eden might find its way in this video after hearing the thesis. fantastic video man, probably my favorite yet! one that’s stuck with me lately is “often, but a little at a time, like poor old swann” from in search of lost time. it doesn’t exactly 1:1 fit what the author was saying, but reminds me that big things can be accomplished with small digestible steps

[@timdemoss]

thanks so much for recommending the book & for helping me digest it! much appreciated :) summer of the big book!

[@solarfanwings7330]

A straightforward quote that reminds me that the joy and celebration of life doesn’t have to be ostentatious is from Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing: “Silence is the perfect herald of joy. I were but little happy if I could say how much.”

[@timdemoss]

wow. I love that. might have to go back and reread some Shakespeare again

[@FelixEvers06]

The quote that sticks with me most is originally written in Dutch, but I'll try my best to translate it in a way that still feels good. It's from a book called "Twee Koffers Vol" by Carl Friedman. I'll also put down the original quote, for any Dutch speakers reading this. "A man was not only who he had been, but with whom and where. He was the words he had heard and the voices with which they had been spoken, he was the sights that he had seen, the scents he had smelled and each and every hand which had touched him." "Een mens was niet alleen wie hij was geweest, maar ook met wie en waar. Hij was de woorden die hij had gehoord en de stemmen waarmee ze waren gesproken, hij was de beelden die hij had gezien, de geuren die hij had geroken en alle handen die hem hadden aangeraakt." For me, it really resonates with me in a similar way as the first video in this series ("you can only cook with what's in the fridge"). They talk about the same thing; you are shaped by your experiences. It's something that I try to keep in mind with the actions I take. Both quotes encourage me to stop scrolling through Shorts, get out of bed and do something else. I'd rather not be shaped by the addicting dopamine trains that social media tend to be.

[@itsniqui]

Mary Oliver 's poems have changed my life. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Argentina 😊

[@timdemoss]

greetings from the USA! thanks for watching :)

[@ethanmoss2337]

I got into Joe Abercrombie's books a while ago now, and in his sequel trilogy "The Age of Madness", the Dogman gives a really good speech towards the end of his life about how he manages to live so unbothered in the absolutely insane and messed up world around him. "There's no forgetting. I'm hemmed in by the memories...Besieged by the bastards. The hurts and the regrets. The friends and the enemies and those who were a bit o' both. Too long a lifetime of em'. You can't choose what you remember. But you can choose what you do about it. Time comes, you got to let it all go." The last line especially resonates with me because I spent a large part of my teenage years unable to let go of guilt and fear of how I was living my life, even though i was too young to even understand who I was. It's from a fantasy series, but the quote still comes to mind whenever I think about letting my anger get the best of me, or when I find myself in a mood of self pity. Great video, I really enjoyed it!

[@timdemoss]

Time comes, you got to let it all go. Love it! Thanks for watching! :)

[@sorenolsen9591]

This one from lord of the flies helped me understand so much: The rules!' shouted Ralph, 'you're breaking the rules!' 'Who cares?' Ralph summoned his wits. 'Because the rules are the only thing we've got!' But Jack was shouting against him. 'Bollocks to the rules! It may not seem like much but given the context and how much I relate to ralph this made me tear up first reading it. I think especially as a person knowing that rules are the only way to define and create oneself and same for a society is really powerful I also really like these two that Sodapop said in The Outsiders by SE Hinton people just want someone to tell them no that’s what you get for helpin’ people. Editorials in the paper and a lot of trouble

[@timdemoss]

I started Lord of the Flies and then forgot to finish it - I’d love to go back and revisit! Thanks for the quote!

[@sorenolsen9591]

Of course thanks so much for this Chanel. It really has changed my life in the same way that some of these books have changed my life. Thanks again (:

[@kalebdeloncker]

Happiness is only real when shared

[@timdemoss]

:)

[@henriqueoliveiraassuncao5779]

your work is so good, dont stop man, i love it

[@timdemoss]

thank you! I plan to keep going! :)

[@jeremychhor723]

In the ocean at the end of the lane by Neil Gaiman, the main character asks "how did I do?" obviously feeling like he has not lived up to what others sacrificed for him to have that life. The lady answers "You don't pass or fail at being a person, dear". Also from The storied life of AJ Fikry -and I'm going to paraphrase it because I lent the book to a friend- AJ says : "That's the annoying thing about caring for something. You start caring a little bit more about everything".

[@timdemoss]

That first one really sounds like a powerful book…and I love the title too. Very curious! Might check it out!

[@gwenekins883]

I appreciate you and your content more than I am able to describe

[@timdemoss]

:) this makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!

[@marxshayken]

“i yam what i yam” - invisible man

[@timdemoss]

I haven't read this book but would love to. thanks for watching

[@Pollymacho]

This channel is awesome! Definitely got my pumped to read more. Thanks for making the great videos!

[@timdemoss]

thanks so much!! :)

[@Goolop77]

Amazing video! A quote that comes to mind recently is a from Flannery O’Connor (though I think she actually might be quoting something else) and it is “Everything that rises must converge”. This quote brings me a lot of peace though it isn’t necessarily hopeful haha

[@timdemoss]

thanks! Do you by chance recall which of her works it might be in? I’d love to read it in context maybe someday :)

[@Goolop77]

@@timdemoss yes, it’s actually the name of one of her short stories! Really good one, can be found in the collected stories of flannery oconnor. Great collection, has a peacock on the cover :)

[@Julie-uo3ml]

The alchemist- paulo coelho. Where someone tells the shepherd to not leave his sheep behind while looking for the treasure

[@timdemoss]

Just read that this year! Feels like almost every page in that could be a memorable moment :)

[@najeebahazizan7188]

Thank you for this! I really love your content

[@timdemoss]

thanks so much! :) I appreciate it!

[@toby.demoss]

So true, I was just chewing on a few of those little quotes that changed my life earlier today

[@timdemoss]

thanks brother :)

[@1haunt]

Your content enriches my life

[@timdemoss]

I’m so glad to hear that :) thank you for sharing

[@PavanKumar-ib7sf]

Wonderful videos.. How do you make them? ipad + keynote + camtasia? With a script or narration on the go?

[@timdemoss]

audio recorded first off some notes, edited down till it makes sense, then handwritten pen/paper illustrations and text edited in premiere afterwards :)

[@mozartsp]

Thanks for sharing these poems, they are really nice

[@timdemoss]

aren’t they great? :)

[@RODAROLADA]

My favorite quote is from Dune by Frank Herbert: “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” I’ve only recently read Dune, but I still think of this quote a lot, especially when I want/have to do something scary. It reminds me that I shouldn’t get overwhelmed by the fear and that the fear is temporary and when it has passed only I will remain.

[@timdemoss]

never read it but I think I recall this quote either from the movie or some friends. memorable and inspiring both! (also I know this wasn’t your point but I always find those hyphenated phrases (mind-killer, little-death) so intriguing!)

[@nenyeo6090]

same here ❤ and i recently read it as well.

[@Ron_Shvartsman]

Tim, your videos are so beautiful! I loved both of the Robert Frost poems. This is the second video of yours that I've seen mention Flight to Arras, and you've convinced me to pick it up. Upon reflection, I find I don't remember many book quotes, and this makes me sad, as it means that I'm not soaking things up as much as I may want. This is natural, but I'm wondering if you've dealt with this? I don't want reading to become an academic exercise with pen and paper, where I meticulously record quotes in the hopes that I remember them, but I'd also like to not breeze through beautiful literature without taking away a bit more.

[@timdemoss]

thanks so much! I hope you enjoy Flight to Arras :) On remembering quotes: I’m not great at this either naturally but I’ve been finding ways to keep a record of the parts I like so I don’t come back to the book a year later and not remember anything :) might make a video on this in more detail but one of the main ways is I just keep a pen with me while I read and I just quickly draw a bracket around any paragraphs I really like. no notes (or maybe a word or two), just a quick mark and then I move on. that way I don’t slow down but I leave myself breadcrumbs. another fun thing is taking a photo of the page, and then (at least on iPhone - maybe android?) you can select the text from the image later and dump it into a Google doc. I have a little collection there so I can search it when I want - but it’s definitely not comprehensive.

[@gstodamire]

lovely stuff. you’re always making me think. so glad i found your channel.

[@timdemoss]

I’m glad to have you around! appreciate the encouragement!

[@andrewnguyen2068]

thanks for this

[@timdemoss]

thank you for watching :)

[@autumnwinter1261]

Can someone please explain the quote at 2:05 - "Do not waste the balance of life left to you in thoughts about other persons." to me? I feel like it resonates with me but I can't make of it

[@dnyanendrakalse9254]

You are the thing that's gonna change my life for the n th time

[@timdemoss]

I’m honored - thank you :)

[@AlkaGhafara]

Another banger once again🤝

[@timdemoss]

thank you!! :) I appreciate it!

[@FrankieFishess]

Wow wonderful

[@timdemoss]

thank you :)

[@NovelTea3]

Finally a faceless channel. Whooooooshhh!!!

[@timdemoss]

sometimes you might see my face - no promises!

[@JustkhaledII]

I'm gald that I'm early this time And yet you always deliver

[@timdemoss]

thanks so much for the encouragement!! hope it was helpful :)