It is a point that I repeat over and over again in teaching public speaking. It is not so much what you say as it is the tone and manner in which you say it that makes a lasting impression.

The one who tries to get something for nothing generally winds up getting nothing for something.

Handicaps can be converted into stepping stones on which one may climb toward some worthy goal, unless they are accepted as obstacles, and used as alibis.

The super-salesman neither permits his subconscious mind to "broadcast" negative thoughts nor give expression to them through words, for the reason that he understands that "like attracts like" and negative suggestions attract negative action and negative decisions from prospective buyers.

If your environment is not to your liking, change it!

If you don’t want your life to be 'messed up', don’t fool around with those who have messed up theirs.

You will attract to yourself people who harmonize with your own philosophy of life, whether you wish it or not.