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“The choice for mankind lies between freedom and happiness and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness is better.”
― 1984
― 1984
“no matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment.”
― Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
― Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
“A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ.”
― Travels with Charley: In Search of America
― Travels with Charley: In Search of America
“The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it's a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk. Use your natural powers -- of persistence, concentration, and insight -- to do work you love and work that matters. Solve problems. make art, think deeply.”
― Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
― Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
“Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussions.”
― Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
― Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
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