There are a host of quote-websites on the internet that offer anything from movie quotes to the average Joe’s collection with just self-interest mediocre quotes listed in no particular order. But there is a new place that you just have to check out if you like quotes.Cyreousquotes.com has been designed to give you a motivational jolt each weekday that is sure to affect your thinking. It was created by a retired workforce development trainer and motivational speaker named John Cyr. The named website is obviously a take-off on his last name. This site is unique in two refreshing ways:
About the editorials:
The editorials are a combination of takes on each quote. Sometimes the takes are Mr. Cyr’s alone; sometimes they are a collection of ideas presented by others, students from Mr. Cyr’s classes, or published comments from other people. The editorials (takes on the quotes) are what encourage us the readers. We therefore get the best of several worlds. We are built up by the famous words of famous people, and we are further built up by the commentary which enhance or magnify the ideas originally expressed. We are not forced to read the editorials; in fact they are not even printed on the original email sent to subscribers of the weekday quotes. The subscribers merely receive a simple email with a one line quote along with the author’s name and links to subscribe and unsubscribe directions, and a link to the main website page where the entire quote along with the editorial finally appears. Readers can elect to not proceed to the editorials by not clicking on. But most visitors are according to website statistics. Eighty percent of the numbered mailing list is enticed to read the editorials it seems.
About the quotes:
Each quote is carefully selected from thousands. The criteria for acceptance is this, it must edify and empower the person who is reading. Empowerment is the focus of this project. The goal of the website is to not to just share the most encouraging words ever written to the web site visitor, but to stimulate personal empowerment through the editorials supplied.
About the website:
Taking a second look at this website reveals a higher purpose. It seems “change” is the goal. Transformative learning is an adult learning style that is explained on the website if one cares to browse through the accompanying pages. What Cyreous reveals through these pages is that his goal is to help transform the reader’s thinking through critical reflection. Hopefully, each reader of the quote and accompanying editorial will reflect on the ideas discussed during the course of the day. They might even engage in a rational discourse with others about the ideas bantered around in the quote and editorial. The whole idea is to create public discourse about the high ideals and universal principles that are expounded on by the greatest minds ever to live and share.
Great effort is put into this project. It is not just another quote website. It has a modest subscriber’s list of under 500 names, and care is taken to keep the list private. The website is simple and uncluttered by unrelated information. It can be a quick and exhilarating visit and one I would definitely include on your list of places to visit. So, if you haven’t had a chance to yet, take a moment out of your day to visit Cyreous Quotes. You will be glad you took a walk on the serious side of life for a few moments.