"Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them... they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight"
- Orison Swett Marden
About this Quote
This quote by Orison Swett Marden is a metaphor for how we need to approach barriers in life. He is saying that obstacles, like wild animals, can be intimidating and might attempt to bluff us into thinking they are more powerful than they really are. However, if we face them with guts and decision, they will pull back and ultimately vanish. This is a tip that we ought to never ever hesitate of obstacles, no matter how intimidating they might seem. We must look them in the eye and show them that we are not scared. This will provide us the strength and confidence to conquer any challenge that comes our way. By doing this, we can ensure that any barrier we face will ultimately slide out of sight.
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