“Everywhere man blames nature and fate, yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passions, his mistakes and weaknesses.” — Democritus
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Chinese Proverb
“Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.” — Chinese Proverb
Criticism
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right. You’ll be criticized anyway.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Blame
“Yes, there are times when something is legitimately not our fault. Blaming others, however, keeps us in a stuck state and is ultimately rough on our own self-esteem.” — Eric Allenbaugh
“A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections.” — Chinese Proverb
Life
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” —- Soren Kierkegaard
Revenge
“Revenge has no more quenching effect on emotions than salt water has on thirst.” — Walter Weckler
Luck
“So-called ”luck” usually is found at the exact point where preparation meets opportunity. For a time, an individual may get ahead by ”pull,” but eventually someone with push will displace him. …Success is not due to a fortuitous concourse of stars at our birth, but to a steady trail of sparks from the grindstone of hard work each day. — Kenneth Hildebrand
Talent
“The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Control
“You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.” — Chinese Proverb