Quote by Neil Simon
Don't listen to those who say, you taking too big a chance. Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor, and it would surely be rubbed out by today. Most important, don't listen when the little voice of fear inside you rears its ugly head and says. they all smarter than you out there. They're more talented, they're taller, blonder, prettier, luckier, and they have connections. I firmly believe that if you follow a path that interests you, not to the exclusion of love, sensitivity, and cooperation with others, but with the strength of conviction that you can move others by your own efforts, and do not make success or failure the criteria by which you live, the chances are you'll be a person worthy of your own respects.
Summary
This quote encourages individuals to ignore naysayers who discourage them from taking risks or pursuing their dreams. It references how Michelangelo's artistic masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel, might have been erased if he had played it safe. The quote advises against comparing oneself to others and feeling inferior due to perceived advantages like intelligence or looks. It affirms the importance of following a meaningful path while valuing love, empathy, and collaboration with others. Living with conviction, and not measuring success solely based on external outcomes, is seen as the key to becoming a person who truly respects themselves.
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Risk
By Neil Simon
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