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The point is not to take the worlds opinion as a guiding star but to go ones way in life and working unerringly, neither
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"The point is not to take the world's opinion as a guiding star but to go one's way in life and working unerringly, neither depressed by failure nor seduced by applause"

- Gustav Mahler

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This quote by Gustav Mahler motivates us to stay real to ourselves and our objectives, no matter what the world may think. We ought to not be dissuaded by failure or be swayed by praise. Instead, we need to concentrate on our own course and make every effort to reach our objectives. We must not be affected by the viewpoints of others, but rather trust our own judgement and instinct. We ought to be positive in our choices and not be swayed by the viewpoints of others. We need to be proud of our accomplishments and not be discouraged by criticism. We must be durable and stay concentrated on our objectives, no matter what the world might think. This quote is a suggestion to remain true to ourselves and our goals, and to not be swayed by the opinions of others.

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Austria Flag This quote is written / told by Gustav Mahler between July 7, 1860 and May 18, 1911. He/she was a famous Composer from Austria. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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