Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The greatest prayer is patience.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

Ho puri dil ki har khwaish teri, Ho khushiyon bhara jahaan tera, Agar tu maange aasmaan ka ek taara, To khuda de-de tumko aasmaan saara.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.