Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Skillin the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He canaccomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Thereare two sides to every question.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.