The wise man learns

The wise man learns
The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.
  

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Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.
Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.
How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.
Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.
The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.
I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.
The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.
To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.
The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.
The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.
If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.
All thingsat first appear difficult.