If I said I was madly in love with you, I'd be lying and what's more, you'd know it.
Margaret MitchellRead
Did you ever hear the Oriental proverb, "The dogs bark but the caravan passes on"? Let them bark, Scarlett. I fear nothing will stop your caravan.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ignore distractions and criticisms as they will not affect your progress.
This quote emphasizes the importance of staying focused on oneβs goals despite facing criticism or negativity from others. The metaphor of a caravan passing by illustrates that while there may be distractions or detractors along the journey, they do not have the power to impede someone determined to move forward and achieve their aspirations.
Themes
MotivationDeterminationFocusProgressCriticism
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to encourage students to pursue their dreams despite setbacks.
More from Margaret Mitchell
All quotes βYou're like the thief who isn't the least bit sorry he stole, but is terribly, terribly sorry he's going to jail. - Rhett Butler
Margaret MitchellRead
It's a curse - this not wanting to look on naked realities. Until the war, life was never more real to me than a shadow show on a curtain. And I preferred it so. I do not like the outlines of things to be too sharp. I like them gently blurred, a little hazy.
Margaret MitchellRead
Well, my dear, take heart. Some day, I will kiss you and you will like it. But not now, so I beg you not to be too impatient.
Margaret MitchellRead
men are so conceited theyβll believe anything that flatters them
Margaret MitchellRead
Oh, why was he so handsomely blond, so courteously aloof, so maddeningly boring with his talk about Europe and books and music and poetry and things that interested her not at all - and yet so desirable?
Margaret MitchellRead
Similar quotes
I challenge you to make your life a masterpiece. I challenge you to join the ranks of those people who live what they teach, who walk their talk.
Tony RobbinsRead
My advice to young entrepreneurs is not to accept defeat in the face of odds, and challenge negative forces with hope, self-confidence and conviction.
Dhirubhai AmbaniRead
I learned the power of 'no.' No is really important. Entrepreneurs are told to say 'yes, yes, more, more.'
Tony FadellRead
I always knew I was destined for greatness.
Oprah WinfreyRead
Greatness starts with a clear vision of the future.
Simon SinekRead
He tries to show each person how much they are capable of achieving.
Paulo CoelhoRead