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.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Imaginationis the eye of your soul.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

When youcannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action youshould take choose the bolder.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.