An argument would have begun to steam and boil and sputter - and you know how arguments end. Even if I had convinced him that he was wrong, his pride would have made it difficult for him to back down and give in.

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?

You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.

If only the people who worry about their liabilities would think about the riches they do possess, they would stop worrying.

If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive.

If you want to be a good conversationalist, be a good listener. To be interesting, be interested.

Enthusiasm is the dynamics of your personality. Without it, whatever abilities you may possess lie dormant; and it is safe to say that nearly every man has more latent power than he ever learns to use. You may have knowledge, sound judgment, good reasoning faculties; but no one-not even yourself-will know it until you discover how to put your heart into thought and action.