Criticism is futile because it puts a person on the defensive and usually makes him strive to justify himself. Criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person’s precious pride, hurts his sense of importance, and arouses resentment.
“We sometimes find ourselves changing our minds without any resistance or heavy emotion, but if we are told we are wrong, we resent the imputation and harden our hearts.”
― How To Win Friends and Influence People
― How To Win Friends and Influence People
“Success isn’t permanent, and failure isn’t fatal. —Mike Ditka”
― Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want
― Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want
“When one person yells the other should listen. When two people yell, there’s no communication.”
― How to Win Friends & Influence People
― How to Win Friends & Influence People
“If you think I’m the problem, then you have to change me. If you realize that you’re the problem, then you can change yourself, learn something, and grow wiser. Most people want everyone else in the world to change but themselves. Let me tell you, it’s easier to change yourself than everyone else.”
― Rich Dad Poor Dad
― Rich Dad Poor Dad
“People change, and so do friendships. Sometimes you will grow together; sometimes you will grow apart. Make the best of every friendship when you can.”
― Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want
― Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want
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