Men value things in three ways: as useful, as pleasant or sources of pleasure, and as excellent, or as intrinsically admirable or honorable.
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Ask others about themselves, at the same time, be on guard not to talk too much about yourself.
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The telephone book is full of facts, but it doesn't contain a single idea.
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Not to engage in the pursuit of ideas is to live like ants instead of like men.
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We had a pretty good lead, so why push it.
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