Barbara Sher Quotes


Human beings are not comparable. You can't compare us any more than you can compare roses and oranges, or mountains and the sea. You might prefer living by the sea to living in the mountains. You certainly like some people better than you like others. Preferences are perfectly valid...they're just your style asserting itself again. But you'd feel pretty silly saying 'The sea is better than the mountains.' It's every bit as silly to go around saying 'I'm better than Mary, but Joe is better than me.'


Citations

Sher, Barbara, and Annie Gottlieb. Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want. Viking Press, 1979.

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  • Born: August 14, 1935
  • Died: May 10, 2020
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Businesswoman

Barbara Sher was a speaker, career/lifestyle coach, and author. Her books sold millions of copies and were translated into many languages. She appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, 60 Minutes, CNN, and Good Morning America and her public television specials aired regularly in the United States. Sher lectured at universities, Fortune 100 companies and professional conferences all over the world.