I remember I had one bully in my class. He did not like high achievers and activists. Because of this, I often had to fight him. At that time I thought: “It would be nice if he were transferred to another class or another school.” It seemed to me that this was the solution to my problem. But …
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Recently I had an intimate talk with one colleague. He is much younger than I am and only begins a career.
– How old are you now? What did you achieve by your years? Does it correspond to your life plans? – I began the conversation in instructive tones as an elder.
– Everything …
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I think that every official should periodically leave the civil service.
Firstly, in order to experience the delights of the official’s bureaucracy.
And secondly, in order to earn some kind of capital and then work for the state without a second thought.
A “hungry” …
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I know one Muslim woman. Cheerful, resilient woman, the one with big laugh, a wonderful narrator of anecdotes, beautifully dressed. At the same time she keeps all the commandments of the Koran, prays five times a day, goes to the mosque on Fridays, several times went for Hajj.
Once I …
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I welcome mixed marriages.
First, as a Darwinian. The more distinct DNA of parents, the stronger would be the off springs, both physically and intellectually.
Secondly, from a political point of view. Mixed marriages strengthen interethnic ties. At the same time, I am in no way opposed to the preservation of national traditions and …
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Chess is a brilliant game. Among other things, it teaches oppositional thinking, that is, thinking for the enemy. A good chess player never makes a move for nothing. He thinks of many moves ahead for himself and for the enemy. He mentally puts himself in the opponent’s place and tries to find the best response to his own …
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If an official helps private companies within the law and free of charge, then this is normal. If he does something extra for particular company, even for free, it’s not right.
For example, when I was in the civil service, I was often asked by my acquaintances to help win public procurement …
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I have never worn and will not carry jewelries: rings (except for engagement), seals, chains, bracelets.
What for?
I do not understand the men who are afflicted with all this.…
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I noticed that during the dispersal of demonstrations and suppression of riots in European countries, policemen do not touch journalists.
I think this is the right thing.
When the police does its’ work honestly and professionally, it has nothing to hide from the cameras, that …
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