He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever. Chinese Proverb Arguably the biggest fear that plagues most students is their tentativeness to ask questions. Instead of getting the answers to their queries, they are often more concerned with the fact that Read more…
The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. William James As the world population nears the eight-billion mark, our planet faces an unprecedented strain on its resources. And as short-sighted, selfish policies lead to avoidable conflicts, one cannot help wondering where we have gone wrong.
A fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence. Pythagoras Man is the only animal that can not only vocalize coherently, but even uses speech as a means of communication. That said, remarkably, it is not the ability to speak that makes a person stand out, but rather the ability to Read more…
When a man really desires a thing so deeply that he is willing to stake his entire future on a single turn of the wheel in order to get it, he is sure to win. Napoleon Hill Any worthwhile goal in life entails its fair share of challenges. While these setbacks are more like life’s Read more…
Life has no limitations, except the ones you make. Les Brown A lot of life is what one makes of it. As theoretical as it might sound, you can fly as high as your imagination allows you to. The one and only thing that defines the course of your life are your own choices.
A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn’t see the clouds at all – he’s walking on them. Leonard Louis Levinson A lot of our life depends on how we approach it. It might sound clichéd, but we really do have Read more…
It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. Emiliano Zapata A person’s ideals are part of their identity; they arguably define the person even more than their appearances do. As a result, people who are steadfast on their beliefs naturally command more respect than those who keep changing theirs Read more…
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius When one is pursuing a goal that is befitting their caliber, they are bound to run into obstacles along the way. These hardships do not mean that their goals are unreasonable or that they set the Read more…
I am bigger than anything that can happen to me. All these things, sorrow, misfortune, and suffering, are outside my door. I am in the house and I have the key. Charles Fletcher Lummis Setbacks are part and parcel of life. No one – not even people born with a silver spoon in their mouth Read more…
Always chase your dreams instead of running from your fears. Anonymous Everyone is blessed with the ability to dream. However, very few people are determined enough to go out there and fulfill those dreams. Ultimately, how steadfast one is in the pursuit of their dreams is what sets successful men apart from the not-so-successful ones.
