In short, we lose the freshness and spontaneity of true conversation. These are areas in which everyone interested in self-improvement will seek to improve.

There is no such thing as constructive criticism.

when the fierce, burning winds blow over our lives-and we cannot prevent them-let us, too, accept the inevitable. And then get busy and pick up the pieces.

To be interesting, be interested.

Life truly is a boomerang. What you give, you get.

Naturalness is the easiest thing in the world to acquire, if you will forget yourself-forget about the impression you are trying to make.

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