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.

Looking at the other person's point of view and arousing in him an eager want for something is not to be construed as manipulating that person so that he will do something that is only for your benefit and his detriment. Each party should gain from the negotiation.

I can look back at my own life and see where a few words of praise have sharply changed my entire future. Can't you say the same thing about your life?

One can win the attention and time and cooperation of even the most sought-after people by becoming genuinely interested in them.

Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today.

By all means take thought for the tomorrow, yes, careful thought and planning and preparation. But have no anxiety.

Check up each week on the progress you are making. Ask yourself what mistakes you have made, what improvement, what lessons you have learned for the future.