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Quote by Anthony de Mello

“The only way someone can be of help to you is in challenging your ideas.”

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Anthony de Mello was an Indian writer, psychologist, and spiritual guide. His works, which blend Eastern philosophy with Western psychology, have been highly appreciated by readers. Born on September 4, 1931, he passed away on June 2, 1987. more

“In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies that great men are not needed. On the contrary, the first object of any good system must be that of developing first-class men; and under systematic management the best man rises to the top more certainly and more rapidly than ever before.”

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Book:The Principles of Scientific Management

Source: The Principles of Scientific Management

“I wasn't really the most charming person, socially - it took me a long time to develop my people skills - but the one place I was always comfortable was onstage, acting or singing.”

People Persons Long Acting Skills Comfortable Long Time Singing Charming People Skills

Author:Zooey Deschanel

“Whereas young people become accomplished in geometry and mathematics, and wise within these limits, prudent young people do not seem to be found. The reason is that prudence is concerned with particulars as well as universals, and particulars become known from experience, but a young person lacks experience, since some length of time is needed to produce it.”

Source: Nicomachean Ethics (Second Edition)

“I refuse to accept the idea that man is mere flotsam and jetsam in the river of life, unable to influence the unfolding events which surround him.”

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Author:Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Action in war is like movement in a resistant element. Just as the simplest and most natural of movements, walking, cannot easily be performed in water, so in war, it is difficult for normal efforts to achieve even moderate results.”

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Book:On War

Source: On War

“Let the bird sing without deciphering the song.”

Song Knowledge Learning Bird Management

Author:Ralph Waldo Emerson

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