We learn simply by the exposure of living. Much that passes for
education is not education at all but ritual. read more

We learn simply by the exposure of living. Much that passes for
education is not education at all but ritual. The fact is that we are
being educated when we know it least.

Being a newspaper columnist is like being married to a nymphomaniac.
It's great for the first two weeks.

Being a newspaper columnist is like being married to a nymphomaniac.
It's great for the first two weeks.

Never bring the problem solving stage into the decision making stage.
Otherwise, you surrender yourself to the problem rather than read more

Never bring the problem solving stage into the decision making stage.
Otherwise, you surrender yourself to the problem rather than the solution.

All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible read more

All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible to fail. That is the talisman, the formula, the command of right-about-face which turns us from failure towards success.

A human being's first responsibility is to shake hands with himself.

A human being's first responsibility is to shake hands with himself.

Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making read more

Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool of himself. - All About Ourselves and Other Essays.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

Be bold-and mighty forces will come to your aid.

Be bold-and mighty forces will come to your aid.

Happiness is a journey...not a destination.

Happiness is a journey...not a destination.