Category Archives: obstacles

If you can dream it, you can do it.

If you can dream it, you can do it. – Walt Disney What does that mean? To me, this means pretty much what it says. Now like most simple quotes, there’s a lot more going on. But on the surface, … Continue reading

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The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.

The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces. ― Will Rogers What does that mean? I like this quote, and am familiar with more than a few of the parking spaces it mentions. However, I try to … Continue reading

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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may come as somewhat shocking to some people, and painfully obvious to many others. Anyone who has been following the violence by … Continue reading

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All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.

All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? It means nothing in life is easy. If you want something, you … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is so spot on. I have known several … Continue reading

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Before all else, be armed.

Before all else, be armed. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? In it’s original form, this quote was intended as advice to a ruler of a city-state. It meant to urge them to be prepared for armed conflict with another city-state, … Continue reading

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In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby What does that mean? How many of us have a fear of failure? For him, as a comic, the failure would be … Continue reading

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If we insist on being as sure as is conceivable… we must be content to creep along the ground, and never soar.

If we insist on being as sure as is conceivable… we must be content to creep along the ground, and never soar. – John Henry Newman What does that mean? To me, this is a quote about the necessity of action. … Continue reading

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Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable.

Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. – Theodore N. Vail What does that mean? It’s all in your mind, at least that’s what today’s quote is saying to me. If you think … Continue reading

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The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness

The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote says it’s all in your mind. To be happy, or to … Continue reading

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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.

It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.  – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is a little petty, but there is a certain satisfaction in putting something over on someone who regularly tries to deceive others. Successfully lying to … Continue reading

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After your death you will be what you were before your birth

After your death you will be what you were before your birth. – Arthur Schopenhauer What does that mean? This is one of the most logically true discussions of spirituality I am familiar with. It takes no position on what … Continue reading

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No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking. – Voltaire What does that mean? The preeminent trait of humankind is our ability to think. Yes, some other creatures can do some basic problem solving, but humans are still the … Continue reading

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The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune

The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. – Plutarch What does that mean? I would imagine most of us could put up with good fortune without too much trouble. Really good fortune might test … Continue reading

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Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have

Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. – Unknown What does that mean? To me, this says that we should quit worrying. The quote goes on to point out that the problem you are worrying about … Continue reading

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