Suppose you had inherited the same body and temperament and mind that Al Capone had. Suppose you had had his environment and experiences. You would then be precisely what he was. . . . For it is those things - and only those things - that made him what he was. . . . You deserve very little credit for being what you are - and remember, the people who come to you irritated, bigoted, unreasoning, deserve very little discredit for being what they are.

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

Do the very best you can.

Neither you nor I nor Einstein nor the Supreme Court of the United States is brilliant enough to reach an intelligent decision on any problem without first getting the facts

First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst.

Don't fuss about trifles. Don't permit little things-the mere termites of life-to ruin your happiness.

Those convinced against their will are of the same opinion still.