A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Search not a wound too deep lest thou maketh a new one.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

The present is never a happy state to any being

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

What we seek we shall find, what we flee from flee from us.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

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

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.