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Quotes by Clifford Cohen

Observing stupidity in others is a sure sign of stupidity in the observer.

You are not a better or wiser person simply because you’ve ceased to care.

Don’t ask a yes or no question unless the person being asked can say no without hesitation.

People usually have to be dragged kicking and screaming into what’s good for them.

Do first what you don’t want to do most.

There are four stages to a person’s career:In Stage 1 you are enthusiastic about your work, but inexperienced (start of your career).In Stage 2 you are both enthusiastic about your work and have gained experience (top of your career).In Stage 3 you’re tired of your work, but you are also still competent/experienced (maintenance stage).In Stage 4 you are sick of your work, and because you haven’t been motivated to keep up with your profession, you are now, once again, inexperienced relative to the state-of-the-art in your field (end of career).

His problem is that he doesn’t want anyone until he can have anyone he wants.

Recognize and beware of the snare.