Faced with a choice between changing one’s mind and proving there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy with the proof.

Persuasion isn’t always here’s the facts, you’re either an idiot or you’re not. It’s here are the facts and here is a sensitivity to your state of mind. And it’s the facts plus the sensitivity when convolved together create impact.

It's tempting to think that rock solid facts are the best way to win someone over to your point of view. But you'd be wrong. So if facts, don't persuade, what will?

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

Facts Are Not Enough

There is always something left to love.

I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart: I am, I am, I am.

For readers looking for a new inspirational read or wondering where some of the greatest lines originated from, here are some of the best literary quotes and the books they came from.

We rounded up some of the most famous and inspirational book quotes — as well as the classic and contemporary books they're from.

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Personal Development

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Problem Solving

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Communication

The 22 best book quotes & the books they come from

“I never dream of success. I worked for it.”

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”

“Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”

“Avoiding failure is to avoid progress.”

“Never apologize for having high standards. People who really want to be in your life will rise up to meet them.”

If you have ever heard the expression "doesn't meet a stranger," you likely know that the phrase describes someone who is unconditionally friendly and able to converse with anyone. Some people have this trait, and others wish they did.

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Love & Relationships

30 Of The Most Inspirational Quotes Of All Time

"For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Leonardo Da Vinci was both a talented artist and a talented inventor, hear inspirational quotes from a master.

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Philosophy

Out of the mouth of a master, so what did Leonardo da Vinci have to say.

Courage is when you don't let fear get in the way of life.

You'll never know what the end looks unless you have the courage to finish the race. You'll never know what the future holds for you unless you have the courage to walk into it. You are brave. You are smart. You are intuitive. You know what to do, you just have to let go of the fear that's holding you back from using your potential to the fullest. 

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The 22 best book quotes & the books they come from

30 Of The Most Inspirational Quotes Of All Time

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Out of the mouth of a master, so what did Leonardo da Vinci have to say.

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Facts Are Not Enough

The 22 best book quotes & the books they come from

30 Of The Most Inspirational Quotes Of All Time

It's time to Read like a Pro.

Out of the mouth of a master, so what did Leonardo da Vinci have to say.

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It's time to
Read like a Pro.