You and I are standing this very second at the meeting place of two eternities: the vast past that has endured forever, and the future that is plunging on to the last syllable of recorded time. We can't possible live in either of those eternities - no, not even for a split second. But, by trying to do so, we can wreck both our bodies and our minds. So let's be content to live the only time we can possible live: from now until bedtime.

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

All men have fears, but the brave put down their fears and go forward, sometimes to death, but always to victory.

Don't you have much more faith in ideas that you discover for yourself than in ideas that are handed to you on a silver platter?

Dealing with people is probably the biggest problem you face, especially if you are in business. Yes, and that is also true if you are a housewife, architect or engineer.

By criticizing, we do not make lasting changes and often incur resentment.

Each party should gain from the negotiation.