Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

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,

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Instead of focusing on big goals,focus on small goals.Small victories always lead to large ones.Swami Vivekanand..

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.