A Quote by Alexander Stille

Knowing where you have come from is important in forming an idea of where you want to go. — © Alexander Stille
Knowing where you have come from is important in forming an idea of where you want to go.
I think knowing where you came from and where you want to go is really important.
I think, with a negotiation, you have to go in knowing what you want, knowing what your bottom line is, and knowing what you might accept if you're absolutely pushed.
I come from nothing. Growing up I didn't really have too much, and I can tap into that anytime that I want to and just remember how bad things were for me growing up and just knowing that I never want to go back there and I don't want my kids to go through it.
Sometimes, knowing when to let go is just as important as knowing when to hold tight.
I would say that it is important to have it in your mind, what your attention is and what you want to do. Really just go for it, and fall and go for it again, and learn and continue to go for it. First, it starts as an abstract idea and you have this dream and desire. It will take you to one place, and in that time you act in a certain way and you do what you have to do in that one place to get you to the next place. It is constantly building into this idea that you have.
If change is to come, it must come from the working class. That's why telling their story is important. That's why knowing our history is important.
There's always another idea round the corner that I want to do. So while I can, it's important to do them, because there will come a time when I can't.
Success is what you envisage it to be. You have to go into any profession knowing what you want because people will place expectations on you and their idea of success could taint yours.
I have no idea what will come next in my writing life or life in general. I like not knowing, but I know what I want. That doesn't mean it will happen, but I'll give it my best try.
Knowing "why" (an idea) is more important than learning "what" (the fact).
I really liked the idea of focusing on one thing for, hopefully, a long time to come. I also like the idea of a consistent lifestyle, as opposed to not really knowing where on the planet you're going to be at any given moment.
The secret idea she was forming of an afterlife gave her the foothold she needed to endure the agonies to come, a newfound courage and optimism which found instant expression through SHOPPING.
Knowing is NOT the most important thing. To be able to FIND OUT is more important than knowing.
Knowing the strike zone is very important, but I think the first thing is knowing yourself, knowing what things you do well.
Leadership is knowing what to do next, knowing why that's important, and knowing how to bring the appropriate resources to bear on the need at hand.
The thing that's most important in getting you in the best mindest is just being prepared - having a great practice, and knowing that no matter what knowing you're going to go in with confidence. You need to have that confidence to power through.
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