Learn to bear criticism. Do not be childishly biased by your own opinions.
Lerne Widerspruch ertragen. Sei nicht kindisch eingenommen von deinen Meinungen.
Original text (German)
Original text (German)
One should never forget, that society would rather be amused than instructed.
Achte dich selbst, wenn du willst, dass andere dich achten sollen!
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