"Resistance is a powerful motivator precisely because it enables us to fulfill our longing to achieve our goals while letting us boldly recognize and name the obstacles to those achievements."

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Source : Derrick Bell (2010). “Ethical Ambition”, p.65, A&C Black

Derrick Bell

#Inspirational Quotes #Powerful Quotes #Names Quotes

“History is tangled, messy, contradictory. But is where we are.”

Source : Eamon Duffy (2006). “Faith of Our Fathers”, p.77, A&C Black
“always thought of myself as a loving person. But she was right. I had been a fair-weather friend. As long as she was happy and nice, I loved back. But if she was unhappy or upset, I would feel blamed and then argue or distance myself”
“Having children with someone is the real bond.”
“Contrary to his infallibly "honest" image, Abe wasn't above lying so long as it served a noble purpose.”
“When the world becomes a massive mess with nobody at the helm, it's time for artists to make their mark.”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.
“She announced her age right away, for children consider their ages every bit as important as their names.”
“A very tall man once asked a question after my talk. Before beginning his question, he explained that the reason he was standing up is not to be intimidating but rather to make eye contact. His question was essentially "are we really interested in moral motives? Isn't it all about action?". I pointed out to him that it was not enough for him to do the right thing - stand up - but he also wanted me to know that he is doing it from the right motive or for the right reason - to make eye contact, rather than to be intimidating. Voila, moral psychology.”
“I remember when we were in the World Cup in Australia and I had to win the singles against Tony Payne, best of seven legs, to win it. I was 2-0 down but ended up beating him 4-2.”

Source : "Small Talk: Eric Bristow". Interview with Nick Harper, www.theguardian.com. August 1, 2003.

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