When we hate our enemies, we are giving them power over us: power over our sleep, our appetites, our blood pressure, our health, and our happiness.

The difference between appreciation and flattery? That is simple. One is sincere and the other insincere. One comes from the heart out; the other from the teeth out. One is unselfish; the other selfish. One is universally admired; the other universally condemned.

Let's not allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. Remember "Life is too short to be little".

Nobody is more persuasive than a good listener

The life of many a person could probably be changed if only someone would make him feel important.

Talk in terms of the other person's interests.

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