Thinking can never quite catch up with reality; reality is always richer than our comprehension. Reality has the power to surprise thinking, and thinking has the power to create reality. But we must remember the unintended consequences—the outcome always differs from expectations.
—George Soros
And it seemed to them that they were within an inch of arriving at a decision, and that then a new, beautiful life would begin. And they both realized that the end was still far, far away, and that the hardest, the most complicated part was only just beginning.
—Anton Chekhov
Even when we’re empowered, it doesn’t mean we’re in control.
—Lorene Scafaria