Quote by Robert Collier

Something must be done when you find an opposing set of desires of this kind well to the fore in your category of strong desires. You must set in operation a process of competition, from which one must emerge a victor and the other set be defeated.

Something must be done when you find an opposing set of desi

Summary

This quote suggests that when faced with conflicting desires that hold equal importance, one must engage in a process of competition where one desire emerges as the winner, leading to the defeat of the opposing set of desires. It implies the need to prioritize and make choices, recognizing that not all desires can be fulfilled simultaneously. By engaging in this competition, it becomes necessary to weigh the importance of each desire and determine which one deserves to prevail over the others.

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