"Our ability to grow is directly proportional to an ability to entertain the uncomfortable."

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Source : Twyla Tharp, Mark Reiter (2003). “The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life”, Simon and Schuster

Twyla Tharp

#Inspirational Quotes #Uncomfortable Quotes #Ability Quotes

“Only with absolute fearlessness can we slay the dragons of mediocrity that invade our gardens.”
“The best way forward is to give more people everywhere greater power to build their own destinies.”
“I think Barry Bonds was in a unique situation given his injuries from a year ago, the fact that he played in just 14 games. Even though I spoke to Barry in December and he was enthusiastic and excited about the possibility, I think the closer he got to the reality of spring training, and as he got himself in shape for the regular season and the San Francisco Giants, he felt like it may be too much of a challenge to try to push his body at this point in his career.”
“People don't know the consolations of being unsuccessful ... If I had been successful I should have had no peace or time.”
“He started to sing as he tackled the thing. That couldn't be done, and he did it.”

Source : Edgar Albert Guest (1919). “The Path to Home ; When Day is Done”
“I think of the saddest thing I can and then add a sick dog to that. If I think of a sick dog from the beginning, I just stop there.”
“Love takes up where knowledge leaves off.”
“[Campaign sign when running for Congress in 1967:] Vote for me or I will hold my breath until I turn blue.”

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