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Thomas Alva Edison on why you should never give up on success

Quote #350 | Thomas Edison

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas A. Edison Never give up: Your breakthrough might be closer than you think Thomas A. Edison famously said, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success Read more…

I don't know if the optimists or the pessimists are right. But the optimists are going to get something done

Quote #277 | Craig Venter | I don’t know if the optimists (…)

I don’t know if the optimists or the pessimists are right. But the optimists are going to get something done. Craig Venter Many people argue that optimists and pessimists are two sides of the same coin. One deliberately chooses to look at the positives while disregarding the negatives, howsoever many; the other spends all his Read more…

Lance Armstrong on why pain is temporary, but quitting lasts forever

Quote #276 | Lance Armstrong | Pain is temporary.

Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. Lance Armstrong Failures are an inevitable part of any worthwhile journey, so much so that you’re probably aiming below your potential if you haven’t had any setbacks along the way. Unfortunately, pain is an inescapable part of failing.

Quote on why you should always chase your dreams instead of running away from your fears

Quote #260 | Anonymous | Always chase your dreams (…)

Always chase your dreams instead of running from your fears. Anonymous Everyone is blessed with the ability to dream. However, very few people are determined enough to go out there and fulfill those dreams. Ultimately, how steadfast one is in the pursuit of their dreams is what sets successful men apart from the not-so-successful ones.

Chinese proverb on how if you get up one more time than you fall, you will make it through

Quote #247 | Chinese Proverb | If you get up one more time (…)

If you get up one more time than you fall, you will make it through. Chinese proverb Success is all about determination and a never-say-die attitude. The history of mankind can attest to the fact that no one ever made it big in life without running into any roadblocks. In fact, perseverance is the hallmark Read more…

Lamp on the Hill poetry

Lamp on the Hill | Poetry | December 2022 | Pravin

In a deserted house on the hill, Upon a windowsill, A little lamp was burning, Its pale flame flickering, On came the wind with all its might, Trying to blow out the light, But the remarkable little lamp, Went on burning bright.