On the scene before the battle with the Harvard's team, when James is going to debate instead of Henry...
Henry Lowe: Who's the judge?
James Farmer, Jr: What?
Henry Lowe: Who's the judge?
James Farmer, Jr: Judge's God.
Henry Lowe: Why is it God?
James Farmer, Jr: Cause he is who decides who wins and loses, not my opponent.
Henry Lowe: Who is your opponent?
James Farmer, Jr: He doesn't exists...
Henry Lowe: Why doesn't he exist?
James Farmer, Jr: Because he is a mere deceptive voice to the truth that speaks...
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Success and life
Success is a journey and not a destination. Do not rest on our laurels and be complacent if where have achieve our goal/objective/good results but continuously remains improve ourself and try keep our performance consistent or better.
If we were to rest, others will catch up to us. It also doesn't not mean that we should not celebrate and be proud of our success because we deserve what we achieved through hard work and perseverance - only that we should not be off guard and get too carried away. In fact, it is important to pamper and be good to ourselves because it will keep us going...
If we were to rest, others will catch up to us. It also doesn't not mean that we should not celebrate and be proud of our success because we deserve what we achieved through hard work and perseverance - only that we should not be off guard and get too carried away. In fact, it is important to pamper and be good to ourselves because it will keep us going...
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing
A classic line by Socrates.
This line reminds oneself to be humble and keep our feet to the ground. Learning is a lifelong process and there is nothing more shameful than to be a smart-ass and pretend to know everything.
Always enter into a discussion/meeting/lecture/class with a mind like a sponge to absorb everything possible and then we can later filter/analyze information later on.
During a conversation, practice the 'listen to understand then to be understood' approach.
This line reminds oneself to be humble and keep our feet to the ground. Learning is a lifelong process and there is nothing more shameful than to be a smart-ass and pretend to know everything.
Always enter into a discussion/meeting/lecture/class with a mind like a sponge to absorb everything possible and then we can later filter/analyze information later on.
During a conversation, practice the 'listen to understand then to be understood' approach.
Only when a there is a war, a hero will rise
It is only during a turmoil that will give opportunities to heroes to shine and prove their capability.
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