Reacting to “Bad Behavior”

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. ”  (Friedrich Nietzsche)

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In your own words, what is the main idea or theme that is expressed in the above quote by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, and what does this idea have to do with acting wisely or being successful in life?

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)

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Getting Personal

Have you ever been mistreated and/or disrespected and then reacted in a way that demonstrated a lack of self-control and a lack of adherence to rules of decency and moral restraint?

If so, what was the situation, and looking back on it now, do you believe you reacted in an acceptable manner. Upon reflection, would you react differently if it happened now? Why yes or no?

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Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

“I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him.” (Booker T. Washington)

”Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you too.” (Will Smith)

”Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.”  (Coretta Scott King)

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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