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"The laziness of adolescence is a rehearsal for the incapacity of old age."
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"It is astounding what power being kind, mannered, polite and considerate has in transforming your life."

"The violence of a lower-class man may indeed express rage, but it is aimed not at society but at the asshole who scraped his car and dissed him in front of a crowd."

"Being petty allows you to make mountains out of molehills."

"For the most expensive way to realize an orgasm, men open their wallets. For the cheapest, they close their eyes."

"People didn't change. they liked what they liked even if they didn't understand why."

"Gestures and the Signals They Send Rubbing your face, palms, and neck may signify anxiety and stress. Arms crossed with clenched fists may signify hostility, anger, and impatience. Arms crossed with each hand gripping other arm may signify insecurity and self-doubt. Arms crossed with thumbs up may signify interest and engagement. Or my favorite-arms crossed may signify that you are simply cold! Fidgeting and squirming may signify that you are lying, afraid of being found out, insecure, or uncomfortable. Standing with your hands behind your back may signify power and superiority."

"We are, or rather our natural desire to evade pain and to attain pleasure is, the primary reason we do or say every single thing we do or say."

"Emotional intelligence will give you insight as to why people behave as they do and assist you in areas which you may wish to improve."

"Consider how others may feel about you before, during, and after talking. Are you projecting an attitude that results in others feeling accepted and welcome? Are you encouraging people to speak and engage with you through your approachability?"
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"Materialism, attachment to things of the world, includes pride. Many religious people suffer from pride: taking pleasure or even delight in being good, or religious."


"If you really want to learn, do not be surprised if someone tries to teach you. And do not lightly reject the method."


"Prescribing hard work for the soft, or easy work for the hardy, is generally nonsense. What is always needed in any aim is right effort, right time, right people, right materials."


"The colour of the water seems to be the colour of the glass into which it has been poured."
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