The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

The trouble in corporate America is that too many people with too much power live in a box (their home), then travel the same road every day to another box (their office).

A good friend can tell you what is the matter with you in a minute. He may not seem such a good friend after telling.

We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.

Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open.

Love thy neighbour as yourself, but choose your neighbourhood.

There are times not to flirt. When you're sick. When you're with children. When you're on the witness stand.

I fear nothing so much as a man who is witty all day long.

Virtue has its own reward, but no box office.

Give a man a fish and he has food for a day; teach him how to fish and you can get rid of him of the entire weekend.

Ritual is the way you carry the presence of the sacred. Ritual is the spark that must not go out.

Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at de sun.' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.

Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

You're dealing with the demon of external validation. You can't beat external validation. You want to know why? Because it feels sooo good.

Fortunately, psychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself remains a very effective therapist.

In parts of the world, people still pray in the streets. In this country they're called pedestrians.

Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by heart and his friends can only read the title.

Humor distorts nothing, and only false gods are laughed off their pedestals.

We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.