…But the human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if it is not tamed, it will turn wild and cause you grief.

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"Creativity is a combination of discipline and childlike spirit."

- Robert Greene

Creativity

"The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways."

- Robert Greene

Learning

"The passive aggressive arguer comes armed with tricky tactics. They cannot take the risk that they might be wrong: their self-esteem is too intertwined with their opinions. It is more important to affirm their rightness, and sense of superiority, than to arrive at the truth."

- Robert Greene

Self-esteem

"What is important when you are young is to train yourself to get by with little money and make the most of your youthful energy."

- Robert Greene

Self-improvement

"Never whine, never complain, never try to justify yourself."

- Robert Greene

Self-improvement

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"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."

- Lily Tomlin

Self-awareness

"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

- Laird Hamilton

Self-awareness

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

Self-awareness