We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

Talk back 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.