Bythree methods

Bythree methods
Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.
  

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Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.
Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.
I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.
The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.
I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.
Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.
Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.
Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.
Compromise,n. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.
Ignorance is a form of environmental pollution.
The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.
The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.