Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

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

My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won't have many deals.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Talk back 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.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

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