"To avoid situations in which you might make mistakes may be the biggest mistake of all."

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Source : Peter McWilliams (1997). “Life 101: Everything We Wish We Had Learned about Life in School--but Didn't”, Mary Book / Prelude Press

Peter McWilliams

#Motivation Quotes #Mistake Quotes #May Quotes

“Sometimes it's just the beer and bikinis that get people to come and watch, but it's the competition that's keeping them there.”
“Since the age of six, I have had a passion for drawing things. Now that I am 75 years, I have finally learned something of the true quality of birds, animals, insects, fishes, and of the vital nature of grasses and trees. By the time I am 89, I shall have made more progress. By the time I am 90, I shall understand the deeper meaning of things. When I am 100, I shall be truly marvelous; and at 110 each dot and each line will possess a life of its own.”
“Every book that is banned is a badge of honor.”
“If you ever find a man who is better than you are - hire him. If necessary, pay him more than you pay yourself.”

Source : David Ogilvy (2012). “The Unpublished David Ogilvy”, p.97, Profile Books
“If you get married, you lose all your benefits. That's insane! We should give people bonuses for getting married, and sending signals and talking about it to the society.”
“You can't win 'til you're not afraid to lose”
“Football's not just about scoring goals - it's about winning.”
“Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.”

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