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As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way.
As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way.
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you read more
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don't succeed, try another way. For every read more
Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don't succeed, try another way. For every obstacle there is a solution. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The greatest mistake is giving up.
Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.
Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.
...cops and reporters are much alike. Both are absolutely dedicated to doing the job at hand, regardless of obstacles. And read more
...cops and reporters are much alike. Both are absolutely dedicated to doing the job at hand, regardless of obstacles. And both, deep down, really believe the rules don't apply to them.
A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them read more
A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them on every side and at every moment; and even obstacles and opposition will but make us "like the fabled specter-ships," which sail the fastest in the very teeth of the wind.
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles read more
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats.
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge.
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge.
