Never confuse the importance of things with things of importance.

We can never truly understand the people we hate; we can never truly hate the people we understand.

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.

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

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?

We all know that working out reduces stress, but it's equally true that stressing out reduces work.

Excessive wealth is a great problem masquerading as a great good.