"There is a misleading, unwritten rule that..." - Quote by Bo Bennett
There is a misleading, unwritten rule that states if a quote giving advice comes from someone famous, very old, or Greek, then it must be good advice.
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“While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love.”
“A single question can be more influential than a thousand statements.”
“Show interest in all people, not just those from whom you want something. Making people feel important and good about themselves is just the right thing to do.”
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“Any painful experience makes you see things differently. It also reminds you of the simple truths that we purposely forget every day or else we would never get out of bed.”
“Truly novel inventions emerge only in one's youth. Later one becomes ever more experienced, famous-and foolish.”
“Heaven and Earth last for ever. Why do Heaven and Earth last for ever? They are unborn, so ever living. The sage stays behind, thus he is ahead. He is detached, thus at one with all. Through selfless action, he attains fulfillment.”
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“Never repeat old grievances.”
“It is easier to give directions than advice, and more agreeable to have the right to act, even in a limited sphere, than the privilege to talk at large.”
“Only a jackass ever talks over his affairs with a woman, whether she be his sweetheart, wife, or sister, or mother.”