It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him.

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"If it is right, it happens. The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away."

- John Steinbeck

Love

"What good is the warm of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness."

- John Steinbeck

Balance

"What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?"

- John Steinbeck

Balance

"If you’re in trouble, or hurt or need – go to the poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll help – the only ones."

- John Steinbeck

Compassion

"Beans are a warm cloak against economic cold."

- John Steinbeck

Compassion

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"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Leadership

"Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability."

- Harvey Mackay

Leadership

"Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first."

- Angela Ahrendts

Leadership

"Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure."

- Stanley McChrystal

Leadership

"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage."

- Jack Welch

Leadership