"Those who give too much attention to..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld
Those who give too much attention to trifling things become generally incapable of great ones.
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More on Priorities
“We take care of our health; we lay up money; we make our roof tight, and our clothing sufficient; but who provides wisely that he shall not be wanting in the best property of all, -friends?”
“It's much easier for me to make major life, multi-million dollar decisions, than it is to decide on a carpet for my front porch. That's the truth.”
“I did not know that mankind was suffering for want of gold.”
More on Focus
“Wherever You Are, Be ThereOne of the major reasons why we fail to find happiness or to create unique lifestyle is because we have not yet mastered the art of being.”
“When I worked on my game, that's what I thought about. When it happened, I set another goal, a reasonable, manageable goal that I could realistically achieve if I worked hard enough. I guess I approached it with the end in mind. I knew exactly where I wanted to go, and I focused on getting there.”
“Be motivated like the falcon, hunt gloriously. Be magnificent as the leopard, fight to win. Spend less time with nightingales and peacocks. One is all talk, the other only color.”