Quote by Orison Swett Marden

Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them... they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.

Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they w

Summary

This quote suggests that obstacles in life can be compared to wild animals. Similar to how wild animals behave, obstacles are often afraid and tend to bluff if they sense fear. However, if one confronts obstacles with courage and confidence, they will retreat and fade away. The quote implies that facing challenges head-on and refusing to be intimidated by them is the key to overcoming and triumphing over obstacles.

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By Orison Swett Marden

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