Whenever Roosevelt (Theodore) expected a visitor, he sat up late the night before, reading up on the subject in which he knew his guest was particularly interested. For Roosevelt knew, all the leaders royal road to a person's heart is to talk about the things he or she treasures most.

Remember that unjust critisism is often a disquised compliment.

It never hurts a fool to appear before an audience, for his capacity is not a capacity for feeling.

The chronic kicker, even the most violent critic, will frequently soften and be subdued in the presence of a patient, sympathetic listener— a listener who will be silent while the irate fault-finder dilates like a king cobra and spews the poison out of his system.

The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.

Don't ask a man what is important to him. Watch how he spends his time

Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.