I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.

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"Whenever you put a man on the Supreme Court he ceases to be your friend."

- Harry S. Truman

Awareness

"“Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination.”"

- Harry S. Truman

Awareness

"America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand."

- Harry S. Truman

Courage

"“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”"

- Harry S. Truman

Courage

"I’ve learned that asking your kids what they want and then advising them to go after it is the best way to give them advice."

- Harry S. Truman

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

Wisdom

"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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