When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Everything has been thought of before, but the difficulty is to think of it again

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

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