"With the proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity."

-- Franz Stampfl

#Motivation Quotes #Adversity Quotes #Mind Quotes

“To live is to dream, and to dream pleasantly is to be wise.”
“The purpose for a tax system is to collect needed revenue at the least cost to the people.”
“Intellect is invisible to the man who has none.”
“If you are deemed insane, then all actions that would oherwise prove you are not do, in actuality, fall into the framework of an insane personâ€™s actions. Your sound protests constitute denial. Your valid fears are deemed paranoia. Your survival instincts are labeled defense mechanisms. Itâ€™s a no-win situation. Itâ€™s a death penalty really.”
“The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom-they are the pillars of society.”

Source : Henrik Ibsen (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Henrik Ibsen (Illustrated)”, p.1935, Delphi Classics
“I followed someone who had very large shoes. He had very large shoes. Mr. J. R. D. Tata. He was a legend in the Indian business community. He had been at the helm of the Tata organization for 50 years. You were almost starting to think he was going to be there forever.”
“Girlfriends, indeed: the anti-video game.”
“I DON'T smoke anymore, except on National No Smoking Day as a protest against those who want to control our lives.”

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