Why talk about what we want? That is childish. Absurd. Of course, you are interested in what you want. You are eternally interested in it. But no one else is. The rest of us are just like you: we are interested in what we want.

Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.

The resentment that criticism engenders can demoralize employees, family members and friends, and still not correct the situation that has been condemned.

Applause is a receipt, not a bill.

If you act enthusiastic, you'll be enthusiastic!

Do you remember the things you were worrying about a year ago? How did they work out? Didn't you waste a lot of fruitless energy on account of most of them? Didn't most of them turn out all right after all?

This is a hurried age we're living in. If you've got anything to say, say it quickly, get to the point and stop, and give the other man a chance to talk.