Nobody takes democracy or justice seriously, we are all aware of theircorrupted nature, but we participate in them, we display our belief in
It is wise to buy acquaintances, but foolish to buy friends.
Precision, speed, unambiguity, knowledge of files, continuity, discretion, unity, strict subordination, reduction of friction and of material and personal costs - these are raised to the optimum point...
I find no importance in showing others that I am happy; it's not important to me that they know or think that I am happy but what is important to me is that I am happy. I am interested in being happy,...
Those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world usually do.
My father, [was] a mid-level phonecompany manager who treated my mother at best like an incompetent employee. At worst? He never beat her, but his pure, inarticulate fury would fill the house for days...
Even if it's not appreciated, do your best. Integrity will take you further than acknowledgement.
...I fell asleep and had a dream that a king was liquidated by a group of kind faces...
Glory of the world makes life meaningless. Glory of God fulfills it.
An average man is egoistic, proud and has strong self esteem. They always require partners who massage their ego not those who will drag their ego to the mud.
Pragmatism is good prevention for problems.