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Quotes by Croatian Authors

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

"Knowledge has a great power. Therefore, unethical use of knowledge can be extremely harmful."

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

"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."

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

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

"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."

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

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

"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."

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

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

"There is no such complicated situation which people could not make more complicated."

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

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

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

"The people who overcome their fears are the ones who can achieve their dreams."

"True friendship doesn't include jealousy."

"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."

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

"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 curiosity and the human brain are the root of science."

"Be prepared to change yourself if you think there is a need to change your environment."

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

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

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

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

"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."

"Knowledge is the key driver of the progress of civilization."

"Aiming to check a new test's difficulty, ask your assistants to solve the test prior to the actual exam. If the results are not satisfactory, reevaluate all ambiguous questions and correct them."

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