Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

Thebasic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

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,

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.