"Your best friend and worst enemy are both in this room right now. It's not your neighbor right or left - and it's not God or the devil - it's you"
- Edwin Louis Cole
About this Quote
In this thought-provoking quote, Edwin Louis Cole clarifies an extensive reality about human existence. He states that our buddy and worst opponent both reside within ourselves, highlighting that we alone have the power to support or destroy our potential. Cole recommends that external aspects such as next-door neighbors, God, or the devil can not exclusively determine our fate. Instead, he argues that the responsibility lies directly on our own shoulders. This introspective expression urges us to acknowledge our strengths and weak points, motivating self-reflection and self-improvement. By recognizing our own capabilities and constraints, we can intentionally form our own path towards success and happiness.
This quote is written / told by Edwin Louis Cole between September 10, 1922 and August 27, 2002. He was a famous Author from USA.
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