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“Telling the truth is less demanding than telling a lie.”
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“A wise man does not give quick answers to complex questions – he observes, analyzes and contemplates.”
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“Human nature is so complicated. Those who have little, want a lot. Those who have a lot, think others have more. Those who lose, blame others for the loss.”
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“Superficial knowledge is potentially more dangerous than ignorance. It gives a false sense of security encouraging an ignorant man to persevere in his efforts that can result in huge damage.”
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“Little effort is needed to create a rumor, but a much greater effort must be made to deny it.”
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“Being blinded in love and friendship is a common mistake.”
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“Continuously feeling superior is a characteristic of immaturity.”
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“Speaking the truth is the main attribute of a pure hearted person.”
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“If you wear a mask for too long, it becomes a part of your character.”
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“Do not choose friends who only flatter you, but who understand you. True friendship implies willingness to speak frankly, to point out the mistakes we made and to exchange opinions freely.”
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“Friendship can thrive only where there is no self-interest involved.”
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“Understanding how little we know is crucial to gaining knowledge.”
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“A pragmatic person sees the dark and the light side of life, while an
idealist sees a life filled with colors.”
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idealist sees a life filled with colors.”
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“If you are convinced that you are not capable of doing something, you can only do it badly.”
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“Do not look for company at all costs, and especially do not allow loneliness to lead you to fickle love or false friendship.”
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“Interestingly, people often boast that they are hard workers not understanding that hardworking means spending a lot of time and energy on work.”
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“There is no greater achievement than being a grandfather who tells fairy tales to grandchildren.”
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“Wealth and power aren't the most important things in life. What is truly important is to have a clear conscience.”
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“A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone.”
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“Older people sometimes talk about the good old days when life was better. In fact, they talk nostalgically about their own youth that was irretrievably gone. The past century has made enormous progress in all fields. The standard of living, work environment, health care quality and mobility, and the availability of cultural programs, recreational activities and information – all that clearly speaks in favor of nowadays.”
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“True friendship doesn't include jealousy.”
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“Only a person who is motivated in the inner depths of his being will help without hesitation and with no obligation for the one helped.”
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“You should be aware of fake friends because it is the hardest to be aware of.”
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“Every fool has an idea how to change the world. Wise people think about how to improve the world around them.”
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“Each type of knowledge has value; however, from an engineering point of view, practical knowledge seems to be more valuable than theoretical knowledge.”
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“Trying to make everyone happy is equally illusionary as drilling holes in the water.”
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“A wise man doesn't start what he doesn't know to do.”
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“There is a simple rule regarding wisdom: those who have a superficial knowledge cannot be wise. On the contrary, wise people have broad knowledge. However, besides the acquired knowledge, wisdom arises from observation and contemplation over a longer period of time. Wisdom is, therefore, often the privilege of older people who have a broad knowledge and respectable experience. Feel free to ask such people for advice.”
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“The older the friendship, the stronger the trust.”
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“The wishes of an honest man do not stretch beyond what he undoubtedly deserves.”
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