A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities; an
optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities; an
optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise read more

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement -- and we will make the goal.

In really good companies, you have to lead. You have to come up with big ideas and express them forcefully. read more

In really good companies, you have to lead. You have to come up with big ideas and express them forcefully. I have always been encouraged -- or sometimes forced -- to confront the very natural fear of being wrong. I was constantly pushed to find out what I really thought and then to speak up. Over time, I came to see that waiting to discover which way the wind was blowing is an excellent way to learn how to be a follower.

You can't choose up sides on a round world.

You can't choose up sides on a round world.

Ethics must begin at the top of an organization. It is a leadership issue and the chief executive must set read more

Ethics must begin at the top of an organization. It is a leadership issue and the chief executive must set the example.

Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs.

Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs.

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not
a thing to be read more

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not
a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.

In vain have you acquired knowledge if you have not
imparted it to others.

In vain have you acquired knowledge if you have not
imparted it to others.