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A direct statement about yourself is considered objective only if it is negative. If it's positive, it is considered subjective. And 'objective' means it is accurate, and 'subjective' means it is conceited self-delusion.
Barbara Sher
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Barbara Sher
Age: 84 †
Born: 1935
Born: August 14
Died: 2020
Died: May 10
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Each destination you reach only opens out into wider horizons, new and undiscovered countries for you to explore.
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Imaginary obstacles are insurmountable. Real ones aren't.
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