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He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
Every decision is liberating, even if it leads to disaster. Otherwise, why do so many people walk upright and with read more
Every decision is liberating, even if it leads to disaster. Otherwise, why do so many people walk upright and with open eyes into their misfortune?.
The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and become blind to the read more
The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and become blind to the arguments against it.
I dislike arguments of any kind. They are always vulgar, and often convincing.
I dislike arguments of any kind. They are always vulgar, and often convincing.
Indecision and delays are the parents of failure.
Indecision and delays are the parents of failure.
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.
Some people, however long their experience or strong their intellect, are temperamentally incapable of reaching firm decisions.
Some people, however long their experience or strong their intellect, are temperamentally incapable of reaching firm decisions.
I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.
I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.
A lot of people don't want to make their own decisions. They're too scared. It's much easier to be told read more
A lot of people don't want to make their own decisions. They're too scared. It's much easier to be told what to do.