Trouble can often be traced to a single strong individual — the stirrer, the arrogant underling, the poisoner of goodwill. If you allow such people room to operate, others will succumb to their influence. Do not wait for the troubles they cause to multiply, do not try to negotiate with them — they are irredeemable. Neutralize their influence by isolating or banishing them. Strike at the source of the trouble and the sheep will scatter.
Robert GreeneI am impressed when I go on the internet and see a lot of young people who've been influenced by the books, or I meet someone who tells me how it has changed their life. To me, that is much more real than sales figures.
Robert GreeneThe truth is that creative activity is one that involves the entire self - our emotions, our levels of energy, our characters, and our minds.
Robert GreeneSome people are a little bit better than others, some people are great, some people are superior. It depends on the level of effort.
Robert Greene