A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.