"He with whom neither slander that gradually soaks into the mind, nor statements that startle like a wound in the flesh, are successful may be called intelligent indeed." The Analects of Confucius
In the end one needs forbearance to get by in this world. The Post Office Girl
“There is no other way of guarding oneself from flatterers except letting men understand that to tell you the truth does not offend you.” The Prince
Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress. Atomic Habits
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