Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

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.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

Keepthings 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

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.