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.

The only way on Earth to influence other people is to talk about what they want and show them how to get it.

Criticism of others is futile and if you indulge in it often you should be warned that it can be fatal to your career.

In short, we lose the freshness and spontaneity of true conversation. These are areas in which everyone interested in self-improvement will seek to improve.

Practice, practice, practice in speaking before an audience will tend to remove all fear of audiences, just as practice in swimming will lead to confidence and facility in the water. You must learn to speak by speaking.

Learning is an active process. We learn by doing.. Only knowledge that is used sticks in your mind.

Today is the only time we can possibly live.