I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Education is the ability to listen to almost everything without losing your temper or self-confidence.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.