Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Advice, Diogenes


What was very difficult, and what was easy

When Thales was asked what was very difficult, he said, "To know one's self." And what was easy, "To advise another."

- Diogenes of Sinope (412–323 BC), better known as Diogenes the Cynic or simply Diogenes, philosopher


Great leaders have something in common- they are adept at giving praise, whereas the opposite holds true for incompetent leaders who are skilled in pointing out other people’s faults. When a leader starts being harder on himself than on others; this type of natural leadership becomes a valuable influence. A person who can conquer someone will be considered strong, but someone who can conquer themselves will be considered truly great.

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