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Lance Armstrong on why pain is temporary, but quitting lasts forever

Quote #276 | Lance Armstrong | Pain is temporary.

Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. Lance Armstrong Failures are an inevitable part of any worthwhile journey, so much so that you’re probably aiming below your potential if you haven’t had any setbacks along the way. Unfortunately, pain is an inescapable part of failing.

Chinese proverb on why he who asks a question is a fool for five minutes, but he who doesn't ask a question remains a fool forever

Quote #269 | Chinese Proverb | He who asks a question is a (…)

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…

Napoleon Hill on how 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

Quote #266 | Napoleon Hill | When a man really desires (…)

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…

Quote on why you should always chase your dreams instead of running away from your fears

Quote #260 | Anonymous | Always chase your dreams (…)

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.

Plutarch on why I don't need a friend who changes when I change

Quote #254 | Plutarch | I don’t need a friend who (…)

I don’t need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better. Plutarch One of the greatest support systems in a person’s life are their friends. And regardless of its  clichéd connotations, the proverb that a man is known by the company he keeps is Read more…

Kahlil Gibran on why if you love somebody, you should let them go

Quote #253 | Kahlil Gibran | If you love somebody (…)

If you love somebody, let them go, for if they return, they were always yours. And if they don’t, they never were. Kahlil Gibran One of the hardest decisions in life is to let go of the people we love. No matter how irrepressible our desire is to cling on to them, we must let Read more…

Raymond Mortimer on why tact is the art of convincing people that they know more than you do

Quote #250 | Raymond Mortimer | Tact is the art of convincing (…)

Tact is the art of convincing people that they know more than you do. Raymond Mortimer Tact and diplomacy are skills that do not just come in handy in business, but in life as well. Without a confident persuasive technique, it is hard to get your way in a world as complex as ours.

Henri Amiel on how the man who insists on seeing with perfect clearness before he decides never decides

Quote #248 | Henri Amiel | The man who insists upon seeing (…)

The man who insists upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. Henri Frederic Amiel We all need a roadmap, a game plan to bring our plans to fruition. Once we have a clear vision about where we see ourselves in the future, we can start working in that direction. However, often times, Read more…

Napoleon Bonaparte on why the world suffers a lot not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people

Quote #245 | Napoleon Bonaparte | The world suffers a lot.

The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people. Napoleon Bonaparte Often times, we are witnesses to events that call for our intervention and yet we choose to keep quiet. This reluctance to speak up is generally construed as our acceptance.