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"One of the tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon - instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today."
"Once you take the time to consider the other person's perspective, you will become sympathetic to his feel ins and ideas. You will be able to authentically and honestly say, 'I don't blame you for feeling as you do. If I were in your position, I would feel just as you do."
"Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire."
"Remember, happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think. So start each day by thinking of all the things you have to be thankful for. Your future will depend very largely on the thoughts you think today. So think thoughts of hope and confidence and love and success."
"The royal road to a man's heart is to talk to him about the things he treasures most."
"When two partners always agree, one of them is not necessary.' If there is some point you haven't thought about, be thankful if it is brought to your attention."
"The chronic kicker, even the most violent critic, will frequently soften and be subdued in the presence of a patient, sympathetic listener - a listener who will be silent while the irate fault - finder dilates like a king cobra and spews the poison out of his system."
"When ill luck besets us to ease the tension we have only to remember that happiness is relative. The next time you are tempted to grumble about what has happened to you why not pause and be glad that it is no worse than it is?"
"It isn't what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it."
"Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think."
"I will chum with you, and suffer when you suffer, and laugh when you laugh. I will bite my tongue when impatient words come. I will keep saying as if it were a ritual: 'He is nothing but a boy - a little boy!"
"Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars."
"Live an active life among people who are doing worthwhile things, keep eyes and ears and mind and heart open to absorb truth, and then tell of the things you know, as if you know them. The world will listen, for the world loves nothing so much as real life."
"A man convinced against his will Is of the same opinion still"
"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."
"Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration and resentment."
"Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success."
"We all have possibilities we don't know about. We can do things we don't even dream we can do."
"Many people begin their criticism with sincere praise followed by the word 'but', which signals that the criticism is about to begin. This may make the listener questions the sincerity of the praise. Use 'and' instead, and provide constructive advice rather than criticism. this is possibly the most effective ways to address an issue in written form without seeming false in your praise."
"SMILE!!!!! TODAY is the TOMORROW you worried about YESTERDA'Y"