If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

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

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.