“There are a great many opinions in this world, and a good half of them are professed by people who have never been in trouble.” PeopleWorldHalfOpinionTroubleThis WorldGreat Men Author:Mavis Gallant
“Who confers reputation? who gives respect and veneration to persons, to books, to great men? Who but Opinion? How utterly insufficient are all the riches of the world without her approbation!” MenWorldGivingPersonsBookOpinionRichesReputationGreat MenInsufficientVeneration Book:Thoughts of Blaise Pascal Source: Thoughts of Blaise Pascal
“I am not of the opinion generally entertained in this country [England], that man lives by Greek and Latin alone; that is, by knowing a great many words of two dead languages, which nobody living knows perfectly, and which are of no use in the common intercourse of life. Useful knowledge, in my opinion, consists of modern languages, history, and geography; some Latin may be thrown into the bargain, in compliance with custom, and for closet amusement.” KnowsMenMayTwoCountryUseLanguageCommonEducationOpinionKnowledgeKnowingLearningModernEnglandGreekGreat MenThrownLive ByCustomsLatinClosetsAmusementGeographyIntercourseBargainsComplianceUseful KnowledgeModern Languages Author:Lord Chesterfield
“I'll tell you what makes a great manager: A great manager has a knack for making ballplayers think they are better than they think they are. He forces you to have a good opinion of yourself. He lets you know he believes in you.” ThinkingKnowsBelieveForceOpinionManagementManagersGreat MenBelieve In YouKnackGreat Managers Author:Reggie Jackson