Know, he that foretells his own calamity, and makes events before they come, twice over, doth endure the pains of evil destiny.

Most people - and particularly people whose lives have nothing to do with books at all - are intrigued by the idea that somebody wants to listen to them and get it right.

The familiar childhood admonition of 'counting to 10' before taking action works because it emphasizes the two key elements of anger management -- time and distraction.

Perhaps you say, Why are the wicked joyous? Why do they live in luxury? Why do they not toil with me? It is because they who have not put down their names to strive for the crown are not bound to undergo the labors of the contest. They who have not gone down into the race-course do not annoint themselves with oil nor get covered with dust. For those whom glory awaits trouble is at hand. The perfumed spectators are wont to look on, not to join in the struggle, nor to endure the sun, the heat, the dust, and the showers.

Despatch is the soul of business.

Progress is a continuing effort to make the things we eat, drink, and wear as good as they used to be.

Know, he that foretells his own calamity, and makes events before they come, twice over, doth endure the pains of evil destiny.