When we have accepted the worst, we have nothing more to lose. And that automatically means we have everything to gain.

So, to prevent fatigue and worry, the first rule is: Rest often. Rest before you get tired.

Do you know someone you would like to change and regulate and improve? Good! That is fine. I am all in favor of it, But why not begin on yourself? From a purely selfish standpoint, that is a lot more profitable than trying to improve others - yes, and a lot less dangerous.

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

People do things for "their" reasons, not ours. So find their reasons.

Remember that no one ever kicks a dead dog.

The chronic kicker, even the most violent critic, will frequently soften and be subdued in the presence of a patient, sympathetic listener— a listener who will be silent while the irate fault-finder dilates like a king cobra and spews the poison out of his system.