Eraldo Banovac > Quotes

“Telling the truth is less demanding than telling a lie.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“A wise man does not give quick answers to complex questions – he observes, analyzes and contemplates.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Superficial knowledge is potentially more dangerous than ignorance. It gives a false sense of security encouraging an ignorant man to persevere in his efforts that can result in huge damage.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Little effort is needed to create a rumor, but a much greater effort must be made to deny it.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Being blinded in love and friendship is a common mistake.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Continuously feeling superior is a characteristic of immaturity.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Human nature is so complicated. Those who have little, want a lot. Those who have a lot, think others have more. Those who lose, blame others for the loss.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Speaking the truth is the main attribute of a pure hearted person.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“If you wear a mask for too long, it becomes a part of your character.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Understanding how little we know is crucial to gaining knowledge.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Friendship can thrive only where there is no self-interest involved.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Do not choose friends who only flatter you, but who understand you. True friendship implies willingness to speak frankly, to point out the mistakes we made and to exchange opinions freely.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“True friendship doesn't include jealousy.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“There is no greater achievement than being a grandfather who tells fairy tales to grandchildren.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Wealth and power aren't the most important things in life. What is truly important is to have a clear conscience.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Do not look for company at all costs, and especially do not allow loneliness to lead you to fickle love or false friendship.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Only a person who is motivated in the inner depths of his being will help without hesitation and with no obligation for the one helped.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Older people sometimes talk about the good old days when life was better. In fact, they talk nostalgically about their own youth that was irretrievably gone. The past century has made enormous progress in all fields. The standard of living, work environment, health care quality and mobility, and the availability of cultural programs, recreational activities and information – all that clearly speaks in favor of nowadays.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“If you are convinced that you are not capable of doing something, you can only do it badly.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“A pragmatic person sees the dark and the light side of life, while an
idealist sees a life filled with colors.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“You should be aware of fake friends because it is the hardest to be aware of.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Interestingly, people often boast that they are hard workers not understanding that hardworking means spending a lot of time and energy on work.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“People with a scientific mindset are analytical, open-minded, flexible and have the capacity to answer questions. They are basically focused on what they do not know, and only exceptionally on what they do know.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Every fool has an idea how to change the world. Wise people think about how to improve the world around them.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Genuine and lasting friendship is possible, but it is not easy to achieve. If all of us could establish a long lasting friendship, many mature people would still have old friends from their school days.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Trying to make everyone happy is equally illusionary as drilling holes in the water.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“Knowledge cannot be inherited nor can it simply be gifted.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“The wishes of an honest man do not stretch beyond what he undoubtedly deserves.”
― Eraldo Banovac

“An idea is just a fiction until it is implemented.”
― Eraldo Banovac