I'll go over the questions though...
Never tell anyone the real reason you did something unless it is useful to do so.
I couldn't agree more. My one buddy said to me once, "You know, whenever you say you are going to do something, you always say the socially acceptable reason for doing it, and then you follow it up by saying the
real reason for doing it. Like 'I'm going to help with this charity because I really support what they are trying to do, and there are probably hot naive girls there." Thanks to his observation though, now I make sure I only give the socially acceptable reason and never the real reason, unless it is strategically beneficial.
The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear.
Usually, but not always. There are exceptions where telling them the truth is more useful.
One should take action only when sure it is morally right.
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Most people are basically good and kind.
I would strongly agree with this one, if we added the following, "Most people
wish to appear as though they are basically good and kind."
It is safest to assume that all people have a vicious streak and it will come out when they are given a chance.
Safest indeed.
Honesty is the best policy in all cases.
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There is no excuse for lying to someone else.
Sure there are. Lot's of them actually. To get what you want, to help you achieve a goal, because you felt like it, etc.
Generally speaking, people won't work hard unless they're forced to do so.
A good general rule, indeed.
All in all, it is better to be humble and honest than to be important and dishonest.
Disagree completely.
When you ask someone to do something for you, it is best to give the real reasons for wanting it rather than giving reasons which carry more weight.
No, no, no, no, no. :laughing: This is why people have a hard time influencing others, because they do stupid shit like this.
Most people who get ahead in the world lead clean, moral lives.
I kinda doubt that. :laughing: I don't think most people in general lead "clean moral lives."
Anyone who completely trusts anyone else is asking for trouble.
Agree times a thousand. What can I say, I have trust issues. But that aside, this is great advice.
The biggest difference between most criminals and other people is that the criminals are stupid enough to get caught.
I disagree. I think the biggest difference is that "regular people" respond to incentives better. If they knew for certain that they could rob a bank without getting caught, they would definitely do it.
No.
It is wise to flatter important people.
Yes.
It is possible to be good in all respects.
No.
P.T. Barnum was wrong when he said that there's a sucker born every minute.
Yes he was. In truth, there is a sucker born every second. :laughing: A few of them even!
It is hard to get ahead without cutting corners here and there.
It is hard
er.
People suffering from incurable diseases should have the choice of being put painlessly to death.
Yes, I support euthanasia.
Most people forget more easily the death of their parents than the loss of their property.
That depends how much property was at stake.
