Instead of talking in the hope that people will listen, try listening in the hope that people will talk.

A life without purpose is like a novel without a plot. It wanders all over the place, is hard to follow, and in the end, doesn't get particularly good reviews.

Never confuse looking your best with doing your best.

If life is a blank canvas and all people are artists, the big challenge we all face may be expressed this way: Will we ultimately produce something approaching a masterpiece, an acceptable but not particularly memorable work of art, or a creation that wouldn't even be purchased at a yard sale?

In all human affairs, the wisest course is to be passionate about the role of reason and reasonable about the role of passion.

People who are most interested in telling the truth about others are generally the least interested in having the truth told about themselves.

If life were like a competitive race, some people would be given a flying start and others would line up with weights tied to their ankles.