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A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing:

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

As a final incentive before giving up a

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.