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Quotes by Croatian Authors
"Knowledge has a great power. Therefore, unethical use of knowledge can be extremely harmful."
"A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone."
"Living a short life as a proud person is more worthwhile than living a whole century as a chameleon."
"Be extremely careful when using irony: bear in mind that irony might be an overture for sarcasm."
"The best advice will come from the person who has no personal interest in the matter."
"Information and communication technologies have changed the way of life completely. Nowadays, many people reach for their smart phones and/or turn their computers on as soon as they wake up. They look at the news on social networks and check e-mails, before they get dressed or have breakfast."
"Openness to change is key to implementing new knowledge. That is why one who is indifferent to change is not a friend of knowledge."
"If one is not prepared to fail, there is no way to achieve success inbusiness and life."
"Do not tend to hire only people who see what you see. Such a tendency may lead to a decline in operating profit, and even bankruptcy."
"Don't think you can act perfectly. A perfect person doesn't exist. Always strive to give your best effort, and that's it."
"A person who is too proud in love will suffer from the devastating bitterness in the end."
"Ask your friends for help if you need it. Asking for help can be costly if you don't have friends."
"It is much more challenging to accept those who know a lot than those who know little."
"After all, choosing a profession is extremely challenging " it is likely thehardest thing one has to do in the period of reaching maturity."
"Intellectual capacity is the key to solving any complex problem."
"An idea is like a spark in the dark " it makes everything brighter."
"True friendship doesn't include jealousy."
"The development of civilization was marked by constant changes. This will continue " therefore, the future will belong to people ready for change."
"Success and failure are relative categories. Therefore, do not exult in victory and do not despair after defeat. Accept the changes in life placidly, knowing that autumn and winter come after summer."
"Superficial people consider themselves capable of doing everything. The question, however, is who is willing to hire them?"
"To observe life as an inevitability and to observe the nuanced stratification of life are two completely different points of view on life."
"Always try to avoid repeating the same mistakes, the price that you haveto pay is often too high."
"There are three characteristics of wisdom: knowledge, experience and patience."
"The people who overcome their fears are the ones who can achieve their dreams."
"Intellectual curiosity and the human brain are the root of science."
"The age of ex cathedra culture in education is definitely finished. Thesedays, we use modern teaching methods in line with advances in technologythat changes culture and even society itself. However, the biggest challenge for a modern education system is how to prepare new generations for living in a highly competitive world full of uncertainties."
"There is no such complicated situation which people could not make more complicated."
"Be prepared to change yourself if you think there is a need to change your environment."
"Continuously feeling superior is a characteristic of immaturity."
"Only the simplest of facts can be accepted as an undisputed truth."
"Many books describe different problem solving techniques, but solving complicated problems in reality is not so easy."
"Do not criticize others unless you are willing to accept criticism."
"In general, people accumulate knowledge gradually over a long period of time. However, there are extraordinary people all around us, who are capable of accumulating impressive amounts of knowledge within a relatively short period of time. Nevertheless, even the greatest genius possesses only a small fraction of all knowledge known by mankind. Finally, the following question arises: how large is all the existing knowledge in comparison to the space of ignorance?"
"Adapting to changes represents an important characteristic of human nature, essential for the development of human society."
"Empathize with others. You may easily get into a situation where you need the understanding of others."
"Concerning mistakes, follow three simple rules. Firstly, correct a mistake that you made whenever it is possible. Secondly, don't repeat the same mistakes. Thirdly, learn from past mistakes."
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