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In the long run, perspective and experience eclipse short-term specific answers

Most of life is gray, in-between, ambivalent and shrouded in doubt and uncertainty. As such, it is only natural that frequently the only proper response to the questions asked of us is vagueness. In fact, often the vague answer is the only truly honest one.

Better truthful silence than banal and less than truthful compliments

Nevertheless, avoidance of fools and nitwits is always a good tactic and should be implemented to the greatest extent possible. If you have to deal with such people, patience, a sense of humor and silence are necessary components in your arsenal. Always remember that a fool is unaware of the fact that he or she is a fool

It is important that children be trained while young in the discipline of responsibility and accountability. The basis of all religious faith is the notion that human beings are held responsible and accountable for their individual behavior, accomplishments and failures. The home that does not instill this basic value in its children does them a great disservice

Being a wise and realistic loser - which is really the definition of being a good loser - is an example of great inner strength and fortitude. The strong can deal with losing. The weak have to always win and since that is impossible, they are doomed to constant frustration, tension, anger and self-doubt.

I Can't or Can't I?

We waste a great deal of our energy and spirit on the question of "Why?" which ultimately has no answer in this world.

Taking things for granted is what makes life boring