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How To Win Friends And Influence People Part One -  Fundamental Techniques in Handling People [ Don't criticize, condemn, or complain ] " Criticism is futile because it puts a person on the defensive and usually makes them strive to justify themselves. " The great man represents his greatness in the attitude of dealing with scum," said Carlyle. Criticism is worthless. Because criticism places men in a defensive position and usually makes the man try to justify himself. Criticism is dangerous. Because it hurts a man's precious pride, damages his sense of importance, and provokes grudge. Let us deeply realize that those who are trying to correct or condemn us will probably justify themselves and condemn us. [ Give honest and sincere appreciation ]  " The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. " One of America 's greatest philosophers, John Dewey, said the most intense desire within human...

Due Chau Represented Artist Prior to relocating to the States in '81, Du Chau was raised in Vietnam. He studied medical sciences and still works in the field of pathology, but now has also accrued his Bachelor's and Master's of Fine Art at the New York State College of Ceramics. Now he follows both passions by moonlighting at Brookhaven College, guiding eager young artists. While "Inch by Inch (to Laura Potter)" merges that lab sterility with warm ceramics, it stands firmly as an ode to his dear friend, and fellow artist Laura Potter. "Inch by Inch," explained Chau "is how Laura Potter made her art." He describes the miraculous detail, tedious if not so crushingly perfect, that she paid to every portion of her paintings. Towards the end of her struggle with her heart condition she could not complete her pieces without aid, so Chau lent his fingertips to her projects. Together, they worked until the end. According to Chau, Potter wasn...