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Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal. By E. JOSEPH COSSMAN Bad day, Goals, Inspirational, Motivational, Uplifting
When you say Yes, say it quickly. But always take a half hour to say No, so you can understand the other fellow’s side. By Francis Cardinal Spellman Decision, Determination, Leadership, Thinking, Wise
The fool takes risks he doesn’t understand, mistaking his own past luck for skills, the crook transfers risks to others. By Nassim Nicholas Taleb Life, Risk, Risk taking, Wise
To defend one’s self against fear is simply to ensure that one will, one day, be conquered by it; fears must be faced. By James Baldwin Anxiety, Fear, Inspirational, Positive, Uplifting
The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle’s own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our destruction. By Aesop Enemies, Leadership, Life, Wise
Many things cause pain which would cause pleasure if you regarded their advantages. By Baltasar Gracian Objectivity
Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another’s fame. By Baltasar Gracian Ambition
A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity. By Baltasar Gracian Deception, Integrity, Lies, Reputation
Self-reflection is the school of wisdom. By Baltasar Gracian Meaninful, Reflection, Thoughtful, Wisdom
