David Viscott Quotes

To fail is a natural consequence of trying, To succeed takes time and prolonged effort in the face of unfriendly odds. To think it will be any other way, no matter what you do, is to invite yourself to be hurt and to limit your enthusiasm for trying again.

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The worst thing one can do is not to try, to be aware of what one wants and not give in to it, to spend years in silent hurt wondering if something could have materialized - and never knowing

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To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.

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The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible.

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There is some place where your specialties can shine. Somewhere that difference can be expressed. It's up to you to find it, and you can.

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The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.

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To love and to be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.