"Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because we are driven into a corner and must say something"
- Frank Crane
About this Quote
This quote by Frank Crane speaks to the concept that frequently our choices are not based upon what we understand to be the very best, but rather on what we feel we should perform in an offered scenario. We might feel that we have no other option however to state yes, even if we understand that it is not the very best choice. This can be seen in lots of aspects of life, from relationships to career choices. We may feel that we need to say yes to something, even if we understand that it is not the very best choice for us. This quote speaks to the concept that in some cases we need to make choices that are not necessarily the very best for us, but that we feel we must perform in order to move forward.
"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
