"Let me conclude by saying in my experience the glittering prizes in life come more to those who persevere despite setback and disappointment than they do to the exceptionally gifted who, with the confidence of the talents bestowed upon them, often pursue the tasks leading to success with less determination."

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Source : Bryce Courtenay (2010). “The Power Of One: Popular Penguins”, p.775, Penguin UK

Bryce Courtenay

#Determination Quotes #Disappointment Quotes #Tasks Quotes

“Poor little men, poor little cocks! As soon as they're old enough, they swell their plumage to be conquerors. If they only knew that it's enough to be just a little bit wounded and sad in order to obtain everything without fighting for it.”
“If I had to pick a single word to describe what my pictures are all about, I would say 'secrets.' As a child I always had a secret world and my favorite book was â€œA Secret Garden.”
“I don't ask myself, is the life congenial to me? But, am I fitted for, am I called to, the Ministry?”
“If I look at the definition of Hinduism, the Supreme Court of India has given a beautiful definition; it says that Hinduism is not a religion, it is actually a way of life.”
“You cannot work with men who won't work with you.”
“It's very important to make nuclear deals but you have to make them from strength, not from weakness.”
“Greatness follows those who lead the way.”
“Speech is the voice of the heart.”

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