"Shame, I do believe, is the most powerful emotion known to man; most discoveries and journeys of importance have been accomplished because of the ignominy that would be the result if the attempt was abandoned."

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Source : Iain Pears (1999). “AN Instance of the Fingerpost”, p.13, Penguin

Iain Pears

#Powerful Quotes #Believe Quotes #Journey Quotes

“On parochial school I was told I had an overabundance of original sin.”
“My task is not to tyrannize but to destroy tyrants.”
“First of all, I swore it was two people playing. When I finally admitted to myself that was one man, I gave up the piano for a month. I figured it was hopeless to practice.”
“Certain guys are like relief pitchers; they come off the bench, they donâ€™t know when theyâ€™re playing â€“ you come in and you just go. Certain guys, they like to start; they like to start the game and play. I believe Kirk Cousins is a reliever. I donâ€™t know if heâ€™s a starter.”
“If you're waiting until you feel talented enough to make it, you'll never make it.”
“The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.”
“As I have said, the best Bush strategy is to put Congress on TV as often as possible.”
“I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.”

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