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“I can’t imagine why you would think that,” said Lord Vetinari.
“Prof. Walter Dill Scott says: "Success or failure in business is caused more by mental attitude even than by mental capacity." Banish the fear-attitude; acquire the confident attitude. And remember that the only way to acquire it is—to acquire it.”
― 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die: Vol. 3
― 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die: Vol. 3
“Concluding Hints Do not make haste to begin—haste shows lack of control. Do not apologize. It ought not to be necessary; and if it is, it will not help. Go straight ahead. Take a deep breath, relax, and begin in a quiet conversational tone as though you were speaking to one large friend.”
― 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die: Vol. 3
― 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die: Vol. 3
“Washington Irving once introduced Charles Dickens at a dinner given in the latter's honor. In the middle of his speech Irving hesitated, became embarrassed, and sat down awkwardly. Turning to a friend beside him he remarked, "There, I told you I would fail, and I did." If you believe you will fail, there is no hope for you. You will.”
― 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die: Vol. 3
― 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die: Vol. 3
“The facts are certain, but their exact meaning is obscure.”
― The Cambridge Medieval History Collection
― The Cambridge Medieval History Collection
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