I started compiling a collection of quotes on my iPhone 4 on 26th December 2011. I know because I've just checked in the database in the app I've used since then 'Quotebook'.

In fact this was the first quote:

Having my own collection of quotes has helped me become more aware of what matters to me, and helped my coaching clients too as I always include a relevant one with my post-coaching notes.

So, in a wandering moment, I thought I'd check out who were my most popular quote authors. I noted down their names and how many of their quotes I had in my collection and came up with my Top Ten Quote Authors.

You can see them below along with a favourite quote which you are welcome to share :)

Never underestimate the power of the right words at the right time to make significant change in thought, mood, action or deed.

NUMBER ONE

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NUMBER FIVE

NUMBER SIX

NUMBER SEVEN

NUMBER EIGHT

NUMBER NINE

NUMBER TEN

None of these quotes appear in my book Do Breathe: Calm your mind. Find focus. Get stuff done. Many others do though :)

My app: Breathe Sync

My book: 'Do Breathe | Calm your mind. Find focus. Get stuff done.’ 

My Workshop: Do Breathe