Lunch Box Quotes - The Cognitive Warrior Project

Game weekends are always fun. Looking forward to Number 2 laying some lumber out there! Gonna be a bit of a drive, but those are kind of fun also. Got another Bonus Quote today. It has been sitting in my Bookmarks on X for a little while, and I thought it appropriate as we wrap up the week and head into the holiday season and all the travel. The truth is, I love going home, the family, the friends, and especially the hug from mom; it always fills my heart. But I also love the life that The Wife and I have created here. A home that provides comfort and security for the cubs to grow and do the things that neither of us could. In a place I could not have imagined. We are blessed to live where we do. It is a beautiful place, and every once in a while, it’s good to reflect and acknowledge how incredible our small piece of the world is. But the beauty goes beyond the scenery; it’s also the people, our community, our church, and the community we’ve created here. Feeling a little extra gratitude this morning, love you all, and I will be seeing some of you soon!

Typically, the Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, but 2-4 get a handwritten napkin. But today, since it is a travel day, the kiddos are getting outta school a bit early, so just the digital version.

Visual credits to @MrCasey62 @StoicRise @Wisdom_HQ @CowboyGospeler

Quotes:

1. “Pray not for lighter loads, but for stronger shoulders.” – St. Augustine

2. “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao Tzu

3. “The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence.” – Aldous Huxley

4. “All you need is a little foolishness to enjoy life, and a little wisdom to avoid the errors.” – Voltaire

Bonus Quote: “I doubt it matters where you die, but it matters where you live.” – Augustus McCrae

Sources:

“Pray not for lighter loads, but for stronger shoulders.”

~ St. Augustine pic.twitter.com/PDNc8r27OW

— MrCasey (@MrCasey62) November 19, 2025

6. pic.twitter.com/MOU9uMXtqt

— StoicRise (@StoicRise) November 19, 2025

13. pic.twitter.com/xzeirMaeAC

— Wisdom (@Wisdom_HQ) November 9, 2025

I doubt it matters where you die, but it matters where you live.
⏤Augustus McCrae pic.twitter.com/1WscLokSAh

— Cowboy Gospeler (@CowboyGospeler) November 12, 2025

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