The subtle fallacies in life

Author: Yan Li
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Be smarter than others, but don't tell them you are. Don't tell others you are smarter than them—that's where the intelligence of a smart person lies. Truly mature and worldly-wise people won't let their expressions reveal their true thoughts. Don't easily lower your guard because of friendship, otherwise, the hardest war will break out here. Instead, when facing enemies, don't forget the possibility of compromise. Success is a thick directory of business cards, and having many friends is one of the conditions for achieving great things, so you should make friends as much as possible. Being too distant can lead to estrangement, but the closest relationships are often the most fragile. Without a moderate distance, you won't have friends. Don't chase too hard—chasing too hard will expose someone's weaknesses. Avoid direct confrontation—it is an important skill in dealing with others.