Quotes

One of the fondest memories of my Granddad Nelson was trading quotes regularly over email. Sadly I lost the email archive when I went on my mission, but it has continued to be an interest of mine. I hope you enjoy my collection of quotes. A bit of everything from religion to politics to leadership.

No one ever accomplished anything by being content with who they were… We accomplish great things by reaching toward who we could become.

Some people charged toward the goal, running for all they had. Others stumbled. But it wasn’t the speed that mattered. It was the direction they were going.

You tried to help the people of the market. You mostly failed. This is life. The longer you live, the more you fail. Failure is the mark of a life well lived. In turn, the only way to live without failure is to be of no use to anyone.

The most important step a man can take. It’s not the first one, is it?
It’s the next one. Always the next step, Dalinar.

War is the last option of the state that has failed, But it is better than having no options.

Never be afraid to show a little respect to those you depend upon