The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

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

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.