Throughout history, one of the biggest problems is that the correct course of action is not always obvious, and the obvious course of action is not always correct.

To have meaning, our lives require both passion and purpose. A life without passion is like a furnace without fuel, and without purpose, like a ship without a rudder.

We tend to see our character flaws as simple defects, and the simple defects of others as character flaws.

Be helpful to all who need your assistance, but don't overdo it. Over-helpfulness too often results in under-performance.

Never confuse looking your best with doing your best.

If you want to understand a difficult or trying person, begin by asking the question: 'What is the wound they are trying to heal?'

By trying to make things easier for their children, parents can make things much harder for them.