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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.
An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity
An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity
Obstacles cannot crush me. Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change read more
Obstacles cannot crush me. Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.
Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals - Think of using all obstacles read more
Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals - Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want
The greatest obstacle to progress is prejudice.
The greatest obstacle to progress is prejudice.
Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you read more
Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them... they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.
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.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
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.
