My whole life has been nothing more than a continuous struggle against Reaction and the death of art.
Pablo PicassoRead
He can who thinks he can, and he can't who thinks he can't. This is an inexorable, indisputable law.
Interpretation
Belief in oneself is crucial for achieving goals and overcoming challenges.
This quote by Pablo Picasso emphasizes the power of self-belief in determination and success. It highlights that one's mindset and perception of capability can shape their reality; if a person believes they can achieve something, they are more likely to succeed, whereas doubt can hinder potential and effort.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire students before their exams.
My whole life has been nothing more than a continuous struggle against Reaction and the death of art.
Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.
In drawing, nothing is better than the first attempt.
You have to have an idea of what you are going to do, but it should be a vague idea.
I paint the way someone bites his fingernails; for me, painting is a bad habit because I don't know nor can I do anything else.
The older you get the stronger the wind gets - and it's always in your face.
Your mind is a magnet. You don't attract what you need or what you want; you attract who you are. And I love who I am!
Don't let yourself be lulled into inaction.
I know I can do so much more than this, I know that I could be a life force, could love with a heart full of soul, could feel with the power that flies men to the moon. I know that if I could just get out from under this depression, there is so much I could do besides cry in front of the TV on a Saturday night.
We must not sit still and look for miracles; up and doing, and the Lord will be with thee. Prayer and pains, through faith in Christ Jesus, will do anything.
You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round.
If you wait until you are ready, it is almost certainly too late.
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