Talkback 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.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

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Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.