Laughter to begin with was probably glee at the misfortunes of others. The baring of the teeth in laughter hints at its savage ancestry. Animals have no malice, hence also no laughter. They never savor the sudden glory of Schadenfreude. It was its infectious quality that made of laughter a medium of mutuality.
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Evil witnesses are eyes and ears of men, if they have souls that do not understand their language.
Evil witnesses are eyes and ears of men, if they have souls that do not understand their language.
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Benevolence is a commitment to achieving the values derivable from life with other people in society, by treating them as potential trading partners, recognizing their humanity, independence, and individuality, and the harmony between their interests and ours.
The wise learn many things from their foes.
The wise learn many things from their foes.
Reason is the main resource of man in his struggle for survival.
Reason is the main resource of man in his struggle for survival.
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A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.
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What information consumes is rather obvious: It consumes the attention of its recipients. Hence a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention.
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Progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things.
Progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things.
