Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

The major cause of traffic accidents is that men put into their cars as much ego as petrol.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

In Prayer it is better to have a Heart without Words than words without a Heart.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

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

A lifemaking mistakes is not only more honorable, butmore useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

It'snot the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes thedifference.

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.