Quote by Richard M. Nixon

What starts the process, really, are laughs and slights and snubs when you are a kid. If your anger is deep enough and strong enough, you learn that you can change those attitudes by excellence, personal gut performance.

What starts the process, really, are laughs and slights and

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that the catalyst for personal growth and change often originates from childhood experiences of being laughed at, slighted or snubbed. When these experiences generate profound anger, individuals develop a strong determination to prove themselves through exceptional performance. By cultivating excellence and excelling in their chosen endeavors, they are able to challenge and shape the attitudes of those who had initially ridiculed or marginalized them. The quote emphasizes the transformative power of channeling deep-rooted anger into self-improvement, leading to personal achievement and the ability to influence the perception others have of oneself.

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Anger

By Richard M. Nixon

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