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Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

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?'

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

If you don't know where you're going, you'll end upsomewhere else.