Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

Failingto plan is planning to fail.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.