Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.

Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.

In the factory we make cosmetics; in the store we sell hope.

In the factory we make cosmetics; in the store we sell hope.

I always like a dog so long as he isn't spelled backward.

I always like a dog so long as he isn't spelled backward.

True or true? Yes or yes?.

True or true? Yes or yes?.

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.

I do not fear failure. I only fear the "slowing up" of the
engine inside of me which is pounding, read more

I do not fear failure. I only fear the "slowing up" of the
engine inside of me which is pounding, saying, "keep going, someone
must be on top, why not you?".

The perfecting of one's self is the fundamental base of all progress and all moral development.

The perfecting of one's self is the fundamental base of all progress and all moral development.

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are read more

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your
goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you've really got a problem
. . . Problems are like landmarks of progress.

Those who always wait for someone or something to push them to act in line with their purpose may never read more

Those who always wait for someone or something to push them to act in line with their purpose may never achieve anything great in their lives.