245.要有獨到的見解,這是才智過人的標志
要有獨到的見解,這是才智過人的標志。不要看重從不反駁我們的人,這并不表明他喜歡我們,只表示他愛的是自己。不要被別人的諂媚蒙蔽,并為之付出代價,相反,要譴責這種行為。另外,如果你被某人非難,尤其是他們總把好的說成壞的,你可將其視為對你的贊美。相反,如果我們做的事讓所有人都高興,我們應(yīng)該感到不安,因為這說明我們做的事毫無意義。只有少數(shù)人才能做到完美。
245.Original and out-of-the-way views
Original and out-of-the-way views are signs of superior ability. We do not think much of a man who never contradicts us: that is no sign he loves us, but rather that he loves himself. Do not be deceived by flattery, and thereby have to pay for it; rather condemn it. Besides you may take credit for being censured by some, especially if they are those of whom the good speak ill. On the contrary, it should disturb us if our affairs please everyone, for that is a sign that they are of little worth. Perfection is for the few.