Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

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.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

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,

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.