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Instead of condemning people, lets try to understand them. Lets try to figure out why they do what they do. Thats a lot more profitable and intriguing than criticism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness. To know all is to forgive all. As Dr. Johnson said: God himself, sir, does not propose to judge man until the end of his days. Why should you and I?

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie