“The greatest successes grow out of great failures. In numerous instances the result is better that comes after a series of abortive experiences than it would have been if it had come at once; for all these successive failures induce a skill which is so much additional power working into the final achievement.... The hand that evokes such perfect music from the instrument has often failed in its touch, and bungled among the keys.... Every disappointed effort fences in and indicates the only possible path of success, and makes it easier to find.” IfsHas BeensHandsGrowsPerfectResultsEffortPathKeysEasierSkillsAchievementInstrumentsSeriesFinalsInstanceDisappointedFenceEvokeGreatest Success Author:Edwin Hubbel Chapin
“I think this transition to a candidacy will allow me to be more direct about my advocacy of the leadership skills necessary for the next president to fix a few things, and as a candidate, contrary to someone who has been listening and learning along the way, I'll offer up alternatives to the path we're on as well, so I'll be more specific on policy.” ThinkingWayWellsHas BeensNextPresidentLeadershipPathPolicyListeningOffersSkillsDirectContraryAlternativesCandidatesTransitionAdvocacyLeadership SkillsCandidacy Author:Jeb Bush
“A fast food job, for most people, should be an entry level position. If you see no path for advancement beyond that, it's time to take a real fast look at your human capital and learn a skill that will make you more money.” PeopleIfsShouldHumansLooksRealJobsLevelsPathPositionSkillsMore MoneyAdvancementEntryFast Food Author:William J. Bernstein
“For great are you, Lord, and you look kindly on what is humble, but the lofty-minded you regard from afar. Only to those whose hearts are crushed do you draw close. You will not let yourself be found by the proud, nor even by those who in their inquisitive skill count stars or grains of sand, or measure the expanses of heaven, or trace the paths of the planets.” LooksHeartFoundHeavenStarsLordPathPlanetsProudSkillsDrawsRegardHumbleSandGrainCrushedLoftyAfarGrains Of SandExpanseInquisitive Book:The Confessions Source: The Confessions