Good speakers usually find when they finish that there have been four versions of the speech: the one they delivered, the one they prepared, the one the newspapers say was delivered, and the one on the way home they wish they had delivered.

If you and I want to stir up a resentment tomorrow that may rankle across the decades and endure until death, just let us indulge in a little stinging criticism - no matter how certain we are that it is justified.

We can all endure disaster and tragedy, and triumph over them-if we have to. We may not think we can, but we have surprisingly strong inner resources that will see us through if we will only make use of them. We are stronger than we think.

Remember that unjust critisism is often a disquised compliment.

There is a certain degree of satisfaction in having the courage to admit one's errors.

criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person's precious pride, hurt his sense of importace and arouse resentment.

The difference between a grave and a rut are the dimensions.