Let's realise that criticisms are like homing pigeons. They always return home. Let's realise that the person we are going to correct and condemn will probably justify himself or herself, and condemn us in return; or like the gentle Taft, will say. "I don't see how I could have done any differently from what I have."

Criticism

Lincoln had learned by bitter experience that sharp criticisms and rebukes almost invariably end in futility.

A Lesson From Lincoln's Experience

Why not begin on yourself? From a purely selfish standpoint, that is a lot more profitable than trying to improve others-yes, and a lot less dangerous. "Don't complain about the snow on your neighbour's roof," said Confucius, "when your own doorstep is unclean."

To Change And Regulate And Improve Oneself

When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.

Dealing People

Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain-and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.

Understand And Forgive

The secrect of Franklin's success "I will speak ill of no man," he said,"... and speak all the good I know of everybody."

Diplomatic Like Benjamin Franklin

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