Applause is a receipt, not a bill.

Instead of condemning people, let's try to understand them. Let's try to figure out why they do what they do. That's a lot more profitable and intriguing than criticism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness.

When we have a brilliant idea, instead of making others think it is ours, why not let them cook and stir the idea themselves.

History has repeatedly been changed by people who had the desire and the ability to transfer their convictions and emotions to their listeners.

Always avoid the acute angle.

If your own mind is muddled, much more will the minds of your hearers be confused.

You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind.