The world at large does not judge us by who we are and what we know; it judges us by what we have.

I have found in work that you only get back what you put into it, but it does come back gift-wrapped.

If Shakespeare had to go on an author tour to promote Romeo and Juliet, he never would have written Macbeth.

Some men are self-made, but most are the revised work of a wife and children.

If your energy is as boundless as your ambition, total commitment may be a way of life you should seriously consider.

The need to connect with one another intimately is what makes and keeps us human. The challenge throughout life is to find the courage to reach out to potential partners when our primary relationship ends and to recharge our tried-and-true unions when their sizzle starts to fizzle.

Never try to negotiate with anyone after he or she has eaten. People are best persuaded on an empty stomach. And forget power breakfasts. There is no convincing anyone of anything before 10 A.M.