Seek first to understand, then to be understood.

I think that [respect for people] is of profound importance because it means you are caring and you trust them to do the right thing.

Make time for planning: Wars are won in the general's tent.

Wisdom is your perspective on life, your sense of balance, your understanding of how the various parts and principles apply and relate to each other.

See every problem as an opportunity to exercise creative energy.

To judge someone before understanding that person is a form of human rejection and feeds upon itself. It intensifies personal insecurities, necessitating more judgment (prejudice) and less understanding. The processes continue in this vicious cycle.

While I believe in the power of positive thought, I do not believe that you or I can simply psyche ourselves into success or peace of mind.