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> [It's your ability to inspire and uplift other people that matters, not your ability to outdo them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/it-s-your-ability-to-inspire-and-uplift-other-people-that-matters-not/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

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## More by Doug Larson

> [A true friend is the one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/a-true-friend-is-the-one-who-overlooks-your-failures-and-tolerates/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Sometimes opportunity knocks, but most of the time it sneaks up and then quietly steals away.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/sometimes-opportunity-knocks-but-most-of-the-time-it-sneaks-up-and/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/wisdom-is-the-quality-that-keeps-you-from-getting-into-situations/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Heredity is a splendid phenomenon that relieves us of responsibility for our shortcomings.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/heredity-is-a-splendid-phenomenon-that-relieves-us-of-responsibility/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Autumn is a season followed immediately by looking forward to spring.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/autumn-is-a-season-followed-immediately-by-looking-forward-to-spring/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [An alibi is a reason with a bad reputation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/an-alibi-is-a-reason-with-a-bad-reputation/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Law of Airlines: The shorter the time between flights, the greater the distance between gates.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/law-of-airlines-the-shorter-the-time-between-flights-the-greater-the/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Democracy is a system that gives people a chance to elect rascals of their own choice.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/democracy-is-a-system-that-gives-people-a-chance-to-elect-rascals-of/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Utility is when you have one telephone, luxury is when you have two, and paradise is when you have none.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/utility-is-when-you-have-one-telephone-luxury-is-when-you-have-two/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/instead-of-giving-a-politician-the-keys-to-the-city-it-might-be/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Accomplishing the impossible means only the boss will add it to your regular duties.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/accomplishing-the-impossible-means-only-the-boss-will-add-it-to-your/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [If the English language made any sense, lackadaisical would have something to do with a shortage of flowers.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/if-the-english-language-made-any-sense-lackadaisical-would-have/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/a-weed-is-a-plant-that-has-mastered-every-survival-skill-except-for/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/wisdom-is-the-reward-you-get-for-a-lifetime-of-listening-when-you-d/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

> [Nostalgia: A device that removes the ruts and potholes from memory lane.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/doug-larson/nostalgia-a-device-that-removes-the-ruts-and-potholes-from-memory-lane/)

[Doug Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doug-larson/)

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