Tact is the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt.

A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

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

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

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

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.