Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Don't be took quick to belive anything you read.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

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

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it