"He who can take advice is sometimes superior to him who can give it."

-- Karl Ludwig von Knebel

#Giving Quotes #Advice Quotes #Sometimes Quotes

“One shouldn't work on semiconductors, that is a filthy mess; who knows whether any semiconductors exist.”
“We communicate all the time, even when we don't realize it. Be aware of body language”
“Now, gentlemen, let tomorrow be their Waterloo!”
“I like someone who embraces life; who wants to be on a long journey but has no particular plan or destination in mind. An adventurous man, open to the concept of living life in the moment.”
“Implementing any major changes to the way companies operate requires time and determination and the shift to globally integrated innovation is no exception - it calls for new capabilities to be built, changes in the structure of the innovation organization, new systems, processes and mindsets. The scope and scale of this task shouldn't prevent executives from starting down the path of change as the systemic nature of innovation activities means that every single element of change that's brought about will make a difference.”
“What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. As I have heard said, a person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have. Resolve to do one thing every day that you fear. I got into this habit by attempting to contact celebrities and famous businesspeople for advice.”
“At the age of 80, I'm becoming a visual artist. This could be my rebirth.”
“You men do not understand the delights of a glance, of a pressure of the hand... but as for me, I swear to you that, when I listen to your voice, I feel such a deep, strange bliss that the most passionate kisses could not take its place.”

Source : Mikhail Lermontov (2015). “A Hero of Our Time”, p.119, Xist Publishing

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