Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Let usnever negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

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

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.