“The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.”
Quote Topic: Wisdom Quotes
Patrick Bet-David on Studying Yourself Quote
“When you study the most important person (you), you will begin to learn how to conquer the most important person who is holding you back (you).”
Patrick Bet-David on Inner Strength Quote
“You have control over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
Patrick Bet-David on the Cost of Seeking Answers
“You lose a little bit of happiness when you get too interested in wanting to get certain questions answered in life because it’s never going to end.”
Patrick Bet-David on Sacrifice Quote
“You really need to get clear about what you can sacrifice and what you absolutely will not sacrifice.”
Patrick Bet-David on Taking Control of Your Fate Quote
“Your anger at others dies out once you see that no one but you controls your fate.”
Patrick Bet-David on Making Choices Aligned with Vision
“Your choices must align with your vision.”
Patrick Bet-David on Freedom through Self-Study Quote
“Studying others gives us knowledge, but studying yourself ultimately leads to an incredible amount of freedom.”
Patrick Bet-David on Intelligence vs. Wisdom Quote
“The difference between being smart and being wise is that a smart person thinks he knows all the answers, while a wise person is comfortable knowing he doesn’t.”
Patrick Bet-David on the Cycle of Advancement
“The king of grade school becomes low man on the totem pole the day he goes to middle school. When he finally climbs back up to the top of the ladder, high school starts and he’s back at the bottom again.”
Patrick Bet-David on Decision-Making Power Quote
“The Latin root of the word ‘decision’ means ‘to cut off.’ Making a decision cuts off other courses of action, which is liberating.”
Patrick Bet-David on Dangerous Ambition and Laziness
“The most dangerous unhappy people I’ve met are those who are both extremely ambitious and extremely lazy.”