On a day like today in 1812 he was born Charles Dickens, an exponent of universal literature. From the point of view of knowledge, science is a resource that constantly looks to the future as a synonym for progress. Without a doubt, scientific knowledge encourages human development.
However, humanistic knowledge is also fed back from an excellent look into the past thanks to the literary legacy of great names. Today in Formación y Estudios we remember the essence of Charles Dickens through his most famous phrases.
Never close your lips to those who have opened your heart
A message that shows the importance of valuing sincerity as an act of openness towards the other. A message that is a good pill of wisdom to curb the individualism so latent in today's society. Sincerity is an act of the soul consistent with the deepest truth.
Every failure teaches man something he needed to learn
Failure is one of the limits that most worries human beings. An experience that puts the person before the frustration of breaking expectations. This is what happens when your career plans fall apart. Sometimes life surprises you with a different plan than the one you have set for yourself. A symptom of emotional intelligence is obtaining a positive reading of these experiences.
As this quote by Charles Dickens shows, from now on, when you encounter defeat, don't be victimized. Try to ask yourself what that experience can offer you and find the lesson it hides.
Phrase to be a leader
“There are great men who make everyone else feel small. But true greatness is making everyone feel great. " This message from the author takes on an updated meaning at the company level. The best leaders are those who push employees to be their best version. That is, leaders who promote growth and evolution.
The best leaders are those who do not outshine the brilliance of others with their own light.
Man never knows what he's capable of until he tries
How many brakes do we put on ourselves with limiting thoughts that lead us to fixate on what we cannot? How many wounds are born from this situation? The reality is that, as Charles Dickens expresses in this message, you do not know your potential until really, life itself has given you the opportunity to surpass yourself.
The worst limits are those that you mark yourself in your mind. Luckily, life helps you modify your own schemes if you give yourself the opportunity to go beyond those previous ideas.
Famous phrase about literature
"There are books of which the back and the covers are by far the best parts." A totally realistic message that should not lead us to constant praise for literature since not all published books are worthy of quality literature.
Famous phrases of an author that transmits life and knowledge in each letter. We dismiss this post in Formación y Estudios with this message from the author that reflects that attitude of optimism that positive psychology and self-help books show so much pride: "There is nothing in the world that is so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor."
Therefore, try to smile beyond the problems. You will be happier personally and professionally, as this message from Charles Dickens recalls well.