My whole life has been nothing more than a continuous struggle against Reaction and the death of art.
Pablo PicassoRead
He can who thinks he can, and he can't who thinks he can't. This is an inexorable, indisputable law.
Interpretation
Belief in oneself is crucial for achieving goals and overcoming challenges.
This quote by Pablo Picasso emphasizes the power of self-belief in determination and success. It highlights that one's mindset and perception of capability can shape their reality; if a person believes they can achieve something, they are more likely to succeed, whereas doubt can hinder potential and effort.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire students before their exams.
My whole life has been nothing more than a continuous struggle against Reaction and the death of art.
Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.
In drawing, nothing is better than the first attempt.
You have to have an idea of what you are going to do, but it should be a vague idea.
I paint the way someone bites his fingernails; for me, painting is a bad habit because I don't know nor can I do anything else.
The older you get the stronger the wind gets - and it's always in your face.
If you are sad, if you are heartbroken, make yourself up, dress up, add more lipstick and attack.
Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.
The basis of persistence is the Power of Will.
I'd lose weight if I was an actress and had to play a role where you're supposed to be 40 lbs lighter, but weight has nothing to do with my career. Even when I was signing a contract, most of the industry knew if anyone ever dared say lose weight to me, they wouldn't be working with me.
Don't wait till you're older, or in some better job than you have now. Don't wait for anything. Don't wait till some magical...idea drops into your lap. That's not where ideas come from. Go looking for an idea and it'll show up. Begin now.
I've got it! I've got it! It'll make front-page headlines around the world. You can have me kidnapped, and then a couple of days before the fight I'll show up again
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