There's not a whole lot of new atoms out there.

There's not a whole lot of new atoms out there.

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.

Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at
fifteen your double, and after that, your friend read more

Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at
fifteen your double, and after that, your friend or your foe depending on
his bringing up.

Life is a great surprise. I don't see why death should not be an even
greater one.

Life is a great surprise. I don't see why death should not be an even
greater one.

The man who has no inner life is the slave of his surroundings.

The man who has no inner life is the slave of his surroundings.

Love your enemies just in case your friends turn out to be a bunch of
bastards.

Love your enemies just in case your friends turn out to be a bunch of
bastards.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I read more

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you.

Some choices we live not only once but a thousand times over, remembering them for the rest of our lives.

Some choices we live not only once but a thousand times over, remembering them for the rest of our lives.

The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of
success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective read more

The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of
success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and
that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as
they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.