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    As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, their luster. The more the diamond is cut the brighter it sparkles; and in what seems hard dealing, there God has no end in view but to perfect His people.

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The fear of being wrong is the prime inhibitor of the creative process.

The fear of being wrong is the prime inhibitor of the creative process.

by Jean Bryant Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import read more

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value.

by Georg Hegel Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away.

Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away.

by Edward Dahlberg Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women read more

People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women have seldom an opportunity of concealing a big belly, or at least the consequences of it.

by Bernard Mandeville Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Wise men argue cases, fools decide them.

Wise men argue cases, fools decide them.

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I'm not a combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict by raising the issues before I read more

I'm not a combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict by raising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

by Alistair Grant Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Notice the difference between what happens when a man says to himself, I have failed three times, and what happens read more

Notice the difference between what happens when a man says to himself, I have failed three times, and what happens when he says, I am a failure.

by S. I. Hayakawa Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Fear of success can also be tied into the idea that success means someone else's loss. Some people are unconsciously read more

Fear of success can also be tied into the idea that success means someone else's loss. Some people are unconsciously guilty because they believe their victories are coming at the expense of another.

by Joan C. Harvey Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.

It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.

by Robert Armstrong Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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