Principles

I read somewhere recently that a man who applies methods with no principles is bound to fail, but he who has principles may use any methods he pleases. Well, that's how it's in my head. I think Ralph Waldo Emerson said it....

*goes and googles quote*

"As to methods there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

There you go.

So I've decided that I need to figure out what principles I have. No. Set principles for myself. Yes.

Okay.

1. Do NOT ever give up. Know when to change methods, but do not ever give up.
2. Know when a situation/relationship is not good for you and have the strength to remove yourself from it.
3. The truth will get you farther than a lie ever will.
4. Hard work is necessary, and overnight (lasting) success is not to be expected.
5. A soft answer turns away wrath, but grevious words stir up anger.

These are the basic ones that I can think of right now. I suppose as Emerson said, principles are few.