The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.