#characteristics

Wilderness is not defined by the absence of certain activities, but rather by the presence of certain unique and invaluable characteristics. ↗

— Nick Rahall

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One of the characteristics of the dream is that nothing surprises us in it. With no regret, we agree to live in it with strangers, completely cut off from our habits and friends. ↗

— Jean Cocteau

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Put your foot upon the neck of the fear of criticism by reaching a decision not to worry about what other people think, do, or say. ↗

— Napoleon Hill

#wisdom #leadership

One cannot lead well until one learns to follow well. ↗

— Jacqueline Patricks

#leadership-characteristics #leadership-development #leading-vs-following #leadership

Is it or is it not a matter of importance that a young man starts out in life with an ability to shut his jaw hard and say "I will," or "I will not," and mean it? ↗

— John William Heisman

#football #inspirational #sports #inspirational

I have met with some of them - very honest fellows, who, with all their stupidity, had a kind of intelligence and an upright good sense, which cannot be the characteristics of fools. ↗

— Giacomo Casanova

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The level of potential physical productivity of a society depends on both the development of the intellect of its members, and a minimal standard of both demographic characteristics and of consumption. ↗

— Robert Trout

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We are all born with a unique genetic blueprint, which lays out the basic characteristics of our personality as well as our physical health and appearance... And yet, we all know that life experiences do change us. ↗

— Joan D. Vinge

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The fact that the Prophet cared for every human being and tried his best to ensure their security in the hereafter must be the most telling of his compassionate and merciful characteristics. ↗

— Cat Stevens

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Each tribe has its characteristics, it is true. ↗

— John H. Speke

#each #tribe #true