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The Laws of Human Nature
Man will only become better when you make him see what he is like.
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Grisha Samus added 6mo ago
For Pericles it would be nous, the ancient Greek word for “mind” or “intelligence.” Nous is a force that permeates the universe, creating meaning and order.
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Grisha Samus added 6mo ago
Conviction Bias I believe in this idea so strongly. It must be true.
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Grisha Samus added 6mo ago
The truth is that we humans live on the surface, reacting emotionally to what people say and do. We form opinions of others and ourselves that are rather simplified. We settle for the easiest and most convenient story to tell ourselves.
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Grisha Samus added 6mo ago
How can our idea not be true if it brings out in us such energy to defend it, we tell ourselves?
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
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We see people not as they are, but as they appear to us.
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
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Be extra wary of sudden success and attention—they are not built on anything that lasts and they have an addictive pull. And the fall is always painful.
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Grisha Samus added 6mo ago
realistic appraisal of themselves and their weaknesses; a devotion to truth and reality; a tolerant attitude toward people; and the ability to reach goals that they have set.
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Grisha Samus added 6mo ago
compare ourselves with others, to feel envy, and
from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Grisha Samus added 6mo ago