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Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.
Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.
I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does read more
I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does not doubt my courage or my toughness, who does not believe me naive or innocent, who has the courage to treat me like a woman.
In saying what is obvious, never choose cunning. Yelling works better.
In saying what is obvious, never choose cunning. Yelling works better.
Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.
Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.
Robust grass endures mighty winds; loyal ministers emerge through
ordeal.
Robust grass endures mighty winds; loyal ministers emerge through
ordeal.
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose:
therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength read more
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose:
therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit
still.
Never letting the competition define you. Instead, you have to define yourself based on a point of view you care read more
Never letting the competition define you. Instead, you have to define yourself based on a point of view you care deeply about.
It is from weakness that people reach for dictators and concentrated government power. Only the strong can be free. And read more
It is from weakness that people reach for dictators and concentrated government power. Only the strong can be free. And only the productive can be strong.
Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.
Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.