A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

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

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

Prayer changes things by changing people.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.