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The Speaking Tree

A Bit of Both

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Times of India I May 9, 2010 | Page 16

Is man the master of his own destiny or is there a power that determines his fate? There's a grey zone out here, because while we are free to do what we want and our experience often shows that things are not completely under our control. Therefore it does seem sometimes as though there is an element of pre-determination.

Perils of over-confidence

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Times of India I May 4, 2010 | Page 16

Confidence is good, but overconfidence is not. When you become overconfident, you tend to take great risks. If you fail, that might pull you down as it is not in your capacity to overcome such problems. It is like fighting against the laws of nature.

Why does a person become overconfident? The reason lies in over-assessment of his capabilities. Sometimes people over-assess their competence and jump into situations that are beyond their control.

How to Become Beautiful

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Times of India I April 24, 2010 | Page 16

There are two kinds of human behaviour: the sincere and the insincere. Sincere behaviour is the result of adherence to principles, while insincere behaviour shows a lack of principle.

Winning Hearts and Minds

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Times of India I April 3, 2010 | Page 16

Some people have inherent special qualities that enable them to master all situations. Such individuals can, when they come to a gathering, win the hearts and minds of people simply by making an appearance there. It is said of them:

"They came, they saw, they conquered."