Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination.

Six traits of effective leaders: 1. Make others feel important 2. Promote a vision 3. Follow the golden rule 4. Admit mistakes 5. Criticize others only in private 6. Stay close to the action Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.

Pride is like the beautiful acacia, that lifts its head proudly above its neighbor plants-forgetting that it too, like them, has its roots in the dirt.

It is only an error of judgment to make a mistake, but it argues an infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.

Partial culture runs to the ornate, extreme culture to simplicity.

We may learn from children how large a part of our grievances is imaginary. But the pain is just as real.

Tearless grief bleeds inwardly.