Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery. . . . If you want to influence someone, listen to what he says. . . . When he finishes talking, ask him about any points that you do not understand.

Strong families use the word "we" a lot, but "I" is never forgotten. Family members know they have the freedom to go off on their own, even if the direction is one that "we" have never followed before. The family message is, "We're behind you, so you can be you."

Happiness hides in life’s small details. If you’re not looking, it becomes invisible.

In each of us there are places we have never gone. Only by pressing the limits do you ever find them.

The best of all possible marriages is a seesaw in which first one, then the other partner is dominant.

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.

The greatest happiness is family happiness.