The Quotes and Mirrors Podcast

The Quotes and Mirrors Podcast

Tyrell James and Uncommonterry break down the origins, psychology, and emotional responses behind famous quotes, not-so famous quotes, and even some original quotes.

Episodes

May 30, 2022 68 mins
Tyrell James and Uncommonterry dissect Georg Hegel's quote, The Only Thing We Learn From History Is That We Learn Nothing From History. They talk about how this quote pertains to social issues, making history vs. being made by history, and breaking generational curses. 
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Tyrell James and Uncommonterry dissect James Lane Allen's quote, "Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it." They discuss whether or not we are all born complete, if change and growth are part of the character building process, or if change and growth are necessary to move away from being something you aren't meant to be. 
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Tyrell James and Uncommonterry dissect the quotes, "You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too," and "What's Right Is Right and What's Wrong Is Wrong." They uncover the true meaning of the quote, "You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too," discuss the different perceptions of right and wrong, and even talk about the current abortion debate.
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Tyrell James and Uncommonterry dissect the quote, Love Hurts. They talk about how people receive pain, the source of pain as it pertains to love, and they debate on whether or not love actually hurts.
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April 26, 2022 64 mins
Tyrell James and Uncommonterry dissect the quote, "Don't judge a book by its cover." They discuss how people use the quote to justify a degree of deception, being judged according to your race, and knowing the difference between judging and situational awareness. 
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March 29, 2022 64 mins
Tyrell James and Uncommonterry discuss Uncommonterry's quote, "Success is less about the company you own, and more about the company you keep." They talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with a good team, how bad company can cause you to lose a good company, and how insecure people try to control their mates to the point of owning them." 
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March 22, 2022 65 mins
Tyrell James and Uncommonterry discuss Cesar A. Cruz's quote, "Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable." They talk about how art resonates with the person receiving it, the need for artists to be disruptive, and why creators sometimes purposely create things to make people feel uncomfortable.
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March 15, 2022 65 mins
Tyrell James and Uncommonterry break down Craig Groeschel's quote, "Your life will always move in the direction of your strongest thought." They discuss thought management, how your strongest thought can lead to a place of greatness, and the results of being led by either lust or love. 
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Tyrell James and Uncommonterry break down Harvey Dent's quote, "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." They weigh a villain being created versus a villain being revealed, and even look at how a hero can commit an act of necessary violence. 
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Tyrell James and Uncommonterry explore the quote "Anything you don't have you don't want bad enough" as it pertains to becoming successful in business, chasing a love interest, and if this is a good lesson to teach children. 
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February 22, 2022 62 mins
Tyrell James and Uncommonterry discuss the decision making and mindset of successful and unsuccessful people as it pertains to Joe Budden's quote, "The greater your gift is, the greater slave you become to it."
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February 16, 2022 63 mins
Tyrell James and Uncommonterry discuss the mindset and emotional response to the quote "If she can't use your comb, don't bring her home."
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February 8, 2022 66 mins
Tyrell James and Uncommonterry discuss the quote "It ain't trickin if you got it" as it pertains to escorts, spending time with women, and tipping strippers. 
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Tyrell James and Uncommonterry talk about the quote, "This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you," as it pertains to the relationship between parent and child, intimate relationships, and friendships.
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