Obstacle

Obstacle

An obstacle (also called a barrier or a stumbling block) is an object, thing, action or situation that causes an obstruction. There are, therefore, different types of obstacles, which can be physical, economic, biopsychosocial, cultural, political, technological or even military.

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Famous quotes containing the word obstacle:

    “But this we know, the obstacle that checked
    And tripped the body, shot the spirit on
    Further than target ever showed or shone.”
    —Robert Frost (1874–1963)

    “The only use of an obstacle is to be overcome. All that an obstacle does with brave men is, not to frighten them, but to challenge them.”
    —Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924)

    “Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.”
    —Ellen Terry (1847–1928)