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Quotes by Croatian Authors

"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."

"Success is mainly the result of hard work."

"The best advice will come from the person who has no personal interest in the matter."

"It is much more challenging to accept those who know a lot than those who know little."

"A person who is too proud in love will suffer from the devastating bitterness in the end."

"If one is not prepared to fail, there is no way to achieve success inbusiness and life."

"After all, choosing a profession is extremely challenging " it is likely thehardest thing one has to do in the period of reaching maturity."

"There are three characteristics of wisdom: knowledge, experience and patience."

"A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone."

"The development of civilization was marked by constant changes. This will continue " therefore, the future will belong to people ready for change."

"The meaning of man's existence is not to dominate over others, but to better humanity."

"Openness to change is key to implementing new knowledge. That is why one who is indifferent to change is not a friend of knowledge."

"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."

"True friendship doesn't include jealousy."

"Only the simplest of facts can be accepted as an undisputed truth."

"Be extremely careful when using irony: bear in mind that irony might be an overture for sarcasm."

"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."

"Ask your friends for help if you need it. Asking for help can be costly if you don't have friends."

"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."

"Continuously feeling superior is a characteristic of immaturity."

"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."

"Intellectual capacity is the key to solving any complex problem."

"An idea is like a spark in the dark " it makes everything brighter."

"To observe life as an inevitability and to observe the nuanced stratification of life are two completely different points of view on life."

"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."

"Always try to avoid repeating the same mistakes, the price that you haveto pay is often too high."

"Many books describe different problem solving techniques, but solving complicated problems in reality is not so easy."

"Superficial people consider themselves capable of doing everything. The question, however, is who is willing to hire them?"

"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."

"Do not criticize others unless you are willing to accept criticism."

"Adding your own piece of knowledge to the vast knowledge of the humanrace could be a sufficient reason for having existed."

"Older people sometimes talk about the good old days when life was better. In fact, they talk nostalgically about their own youth that was irretrievably gone. The past century has made enormous progress in all fields. The standard of living, work environment, health care quality and mobility, and the availability of cultural programs, recreational activities and information " all that clearly speaks in favor of nowadays."
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