The real purpose

The real purpose
The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking
  

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The measure of a man is what he does with power.
We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable
When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.
Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.
Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.
Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.
An honest man's word is as good as his bond.
Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'
Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.
In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.
If you don't know where you're going, you'll end upsomewhere else.
The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.