When you blame others, you give up your power to change.
Robert Anthony (contemp.) American psychologist, author
(Spurious)
This particular phrase is frequently attributed to Anthony, but is not found in his works. It is in keeping with what he has written, though, such as the following from his The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-confidence, ch. 3 (1979):We blame others and complain to and about them because we refuse to accept the fact that we are responsible for everything that happens to us. It is much easier to blame someone else than to say, "It is I who has the problem" or "It is I who must change."
The phrase is also often misattributed to Douglas Adams.
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Anthony, Robert
You can have anything you want if you are willing to give up the belief that you can’t have it.
Robert Anthony (contemp.) American psychologist, author
Beyond Positive Thinking, ch. 11 (1988)
The opposite of bravery is not cowardice, but conformity.
Robert Anthony (contemp.) American psychologist, author
The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-Confidence, ch. 2 “Bondage or Liberty” (2007)
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Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway.
Robert Anthony (contemp.) American psychologist, author
Think, Think On and Think Again
Live as though it were your last day on earth. Some day you will be right.
Robert Anthony (contemp.) American psychologist, author
Think, Think On and Think Again
Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge, others just gargle.
Robert Anthony (contemp.) American psychologist, author
Think, Think On and Think Again
Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable, than risk being happy.
Robert Anthony (contemp.) American psychologist, author
Think, Think On and Think Again