The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.

The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.

For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste read more

For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste with short arms can never, never make a fine gesture.

Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.

Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.

Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars.

Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars.

Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, read more

Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, there really is no other moment you can live. Now is all there is, and the future is just another present moment to live when it arrives. One thing is certain, you cannot live it until it does appear.

Character is more important than intelligence for success.

Character is more important than intelligence for success.

My advice is to look out for engineers. They begin with sewing machines and end up with nuclear bombs.

My advice is to look out for engineers. They begin with sewing machines and end up with nuclear bombs.

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance read more

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.