If you come across any special trait of meanness or stupidity . . . you must be careful not to let it annoy or distress you, but to look upon it merely as an addition to your knowledge—a new fact to be considered in studying the character of humanity.

Your attitude towards it will be that of the mineralogist who stumbles upon a very characteristic specimen of a mineral.

Throughout the course of our lives, we inevitably have to deal with a variety of individuals who stir up trouble and make our lives difficult and unpleasant. Some of these individuals are leaders or bosses, some are colleagues, and some are friends. They can be aggressive or passive-aggressive, but they are generally masters at playing on our emotions.

They often appear charming and refreshingly confident, brimming with ideas and enthusiasm, and we fall under their spell. klingt das natürlich?