I'm sure Donald Trump will think that he has the truth, and some journalist is arguing that he has truth, and somebody else is arguing that they have the truth. And in fact it's even worse than that because they're so hell bent on their arguments that they will distort the truth consciously. They'll manipulate the facts to support their arguments because they're so hung up in the fight. That's where the problem is, so we argue all the time.
Ray DalioThere is giant untapped potential in disagreement, especially if the disagreement is between two or more thoughtful people
Ray DalioMeditation more than anything in my life was the biggest ingredient of whatever success I've had.
Ray DalioWhen two intelligent parties disagree, that's when the potential for learning and moving ahead begins.
Ray DalioMost people have a hard time confronting their weaknesses in a really straightforward, evidence-based way. They also have problems speaking frankly to others. Some people love knowing about their weaknesses and mistakes and those of others because it helps them be so much better, while others can't stand it.
Ray Dalio