It's hard to detect good luck - it looks so much like something you've earned.

Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots.

If God simply handed us everything we want, He'd be taking from us our greatest prize - the job of accomplishment

We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't.

I would like to be able to admire a man's opinions as I would his dog - without being expected to take it home with me.

We're all generous, but with different things, like time, money, talent - criticism.

There is one advantage to having nothing, it never needs repair.