The hardeststep is over the threshold.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Power tires only those who do not have it.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

Our distrust is very expensive.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

Think big, believe big and act big for gaining victory over your difficulties.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.