The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

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.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Wecannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, andrepetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of thesituation.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

The present is never a happy state to any being

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.