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The ability to focus attention on important things is a defining characteristic of intelligence.

Robert J. Shiller, American Economist & Author

 

An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.

Dr Edwin Land
Inventor of the Polaroid Land Camera

Always remember the distinction between contribution and commitment. Take the matter of bacon and eggs. The chicken makes a contribution. The pig makes a commitment.

Jean Mack Carter, former editor, Good Housekeeping

 

Well done is better than well said.

Benjamin Franklin

 

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Alvin Toffler, Writer & futurist

 

Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.

Eddie Rickenbacker

 

You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.

Wayne Gretzky

 

Television has proved that people will look at anything rather than each other.

Ann Landers

 

To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge.

Benjamin Disraeli, Sybil, 1845

I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.

Harry S. Truman, quoted by Time, June 9, 1975