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Here are several quotes by Barbara Walters, with reflections on the wisdom in them:
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**Barbara Walters — Quotes of Wisdom**
1. “It would be nice to feel that we are a better world, a world of more compassion and a world of more humanity, and to believe in the basic goodness of man.” ([BrainyQuote][1])
*Wisdom:* Hope and belief in human goodness can be a guiding light, even when circumstances are difficult.
2. “The hardest thing you will ever do is trust yourself.” ([A-Z Quotes][2])
*Wisdom:* Self-trust is foundational—without trusting your judgments and instincts, it’s hard to make decisions or move forward.
3. “To excel is to reach your own highest dream. But you must also help others, where and when you can, to reach theirs. Personal gain is empty if you do not feel you have positively touched another’s life.” ([A-Z Quotes][2])
*Wisdom:* Success isn’t just what you achieve, but what you contribute. Helping others gives depth and meaning to personal achievement.
4. “Life sometimes brings enormous difficulties and challenges that seem just too hard to bear. But bear them you can, and bear them you will, and your life can have a purpose.” ([A-Z Quotes][2])
*Wisdom:* Resilience in suffering, with a sense of purpose, helps navigate even very hard times.
5. “Work harder than everybody. You’re not going to get it by whining, and you’re not going to get it by shouting, and you’re not going to get it by quitting. You’re going to get it by being there.” ([A-Z Quotes][2])
*Wisdom:* Persistence, showing up, putting in the effort — often more important than complaining or seeking shortcuts.
6. “To feel valued, to know, even if only once in a while, that you can do a job well is an absolutely marvelous feeling.” ([QuoteFancy][3])
*Wisdom:* Recognition matters. Feeling competent and appreciated contributes greatly to our sense of self and motivation.
7. “Just do your job. Get in early. Stay late, and don’t complain. Fight the big fights.” ([A-Z Quotes][2])
*Wisdom:* Focus on your responsibilities, show up beyond what’s expected, choose your battles — this builds respect and impact.
8. “Wait for those unguarded moments. Relax the mood and, like the child dropping off to sleep, the subject often reveals his truest self.” ([BrainyQuote][1])
*Wisdom:* In conversations or interviews (or relationships), authenticity often comes when people are relaxed and feel safe. Being patient and creating those conditions can lead to real truth.
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If you like, I can pick 3-4 of these and translate into Swedish, or select ones that are especially relevant for leadership / communication etc.?
[1]: https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/barbara-walters-quotes?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”Barbara Walters Quotes”
[2]: https://www.azquotes.com/author/15258-Barbara_Walters?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”TOP 25 QUOTES BY BARBARA WALTERS (of 75)”
[3]: https://quotefancy.com/barbara-walters-quotes?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”Top 50 Barbara Walters Quotes (2025 Update)”