For better or worse, you must play your own little instrument in the orchestra of life.

Most people don't remember names, for the simple reason that they don't take the time and energy necessary to concentrate and repeat and fix names indelibly in their minds. They make excuses for themselves; they are too busy.

Nobody is more persuasive than a good listener

It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our feelings.

People aren't interested in you. They're interested in themselves

We can all endure disaster and tragedy, and triumph over them-if we have to. We may not think we can, but we have surprisingly strong inner resources that will see us through if we will only make use of them. We are stronger than we think.

If you got it, ask yourself why and try to repeat the action. If you failed, ask yourself why and try to learn from the experience.