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 We are only now on the threshold of knowing the range of the
educability of man-the perfectibility of man. We read more 
 We are only now on the threshold of knowing the range of the
educability of man-the perfectibility of man. We have never addressed
ourselves to this problem before. 
The ultimate function of prophecy is not to tell the future, but to make it. Your successful past will block read more
The ultimate function of prophecy is not to tell the future, but to make it. Your successful past will block your visions of the future.
Opportunities are everywhere. The recession might be drawing to a close, but its continuing legacy is employers' reliance on short-term read more
Opportunities are everywhere. The recession might be drawing to a close, but its continuing legacy is employers' reliance on short-term staff. There may be fewer jobs for life, but there are more jobs in a lifetime.
 The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is
acceptance.  
 The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is
acceptance. 
There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants -- more than anything else -- to become read more
There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants -- more than anything else -- to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are -- and have always been.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than read more
The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than the one who remains blind to them. He also is on the road to humility -- that priceless attitude of openness to life that can help a manager absorb mistakes, failures, or personal shortcomings.
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, read more
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there light is from within.