Talent is God-given; be ...

Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.
Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.
 Harvey Mackay

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If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.
What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.
We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out.
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

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As a salesperson, you will be judged by your ability to keep a stalled conversation moving along briskly.
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A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.
 Harvey Mackay
People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.
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Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability.
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If I had to name the single characteristic shared by all truly successful individuals, I’d say it’s the ability to create and nurture a network of contacts.
 Harvey Mackay