A thinking person is guided by the facts, no matter how unpalatable they may be.

One who is ruled by emotions often stumbles before reaching the goal.

A thinking person realizes that the right way and the expedient way are not always the same.

One who seeks short cuts does so at the expense of time, trouble and conscience.

A thinking person learns from the mistakes of others without rejoicing in their failures.

One who finds fault but does not learn is likely to repeat others’ errors.

A thinking person considers the personalities and feelings of others in searching for solutions.

One who is insensitive can be correct in theory but inept in practice.

A thinking person knows when to speak and when to keep silent, when to act and when to wait.

One who is rash or impetuous plunges ahead without any sense of timing.

A thinking person is humble enough to acknowledge wisdom in others.

One who is merely clever feels he has nothing to learn from others.

A thinking person is careful in the use of words.

One who is careless relies on slogans, labels or half-formed opinions.

A thinking person admits that reality is greater than the sum total of his own experiences.