People simply feel better about themselves when they’re good at something.

The enemy of the "best" is often the "good."

Nothing is more exciting and bonding in relationships than creating together.

Our behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences.

Trust is a function of both character and competence. Of course you can't trust someone who lacks integrity, but if someone is honest but they can't perform, you're not going to trust them either. You won't trust them to get the job done.

If I were to summarize in one sentence the single most important principle I have learned in the field of interpersonal relations, it would be this: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. This principle is the key to effective interpersonal communication.

The environment you fashion out of your thoughts, your beliefs, your ideals, your philosophy is the only climate you will ever live in. The key is in not spending time, but in investing it.