Those who have easy, cheerful attitudes tend to be happier than those with less pleasant temperaments, regardless of money, 'making it', or success.
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Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.
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'Psychologists/sociologists/criminologists studied prison inmates who committed especially brutal/sadistic crimes to humans like rape/torture/murder. One common factor in almost all of these sadistic crimes was a background of animal abuse and torture in these criminals' youths, adolescence or early childhood. Because of these and many similar findings, abuse of animals is viewed as a predictor of vicious crimes against people!'
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Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted person in another person's life.
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Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.
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An individual's self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change . . . . A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.
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If Shakespeare had to go on an author tour to promote
Romeo and Juliet
, he never would have written
Macbeth
.
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There is a rule in sailing where the more maneuverable ship should give way to the less maneuverable craft. I think this is sometimes a good rule to follow in human relationships as well.
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Accept that all of us can be hurt, that all of us can - - and surely will at times -- fail. I think we should follow a simple rule: if we can take the worst, take the risk.
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No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you'd be more productive.
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The world at large does not judge us by who we are and what we know it judges us by what we have.
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The best proof of love is trust.
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If your energy is as boundless as your ambition, total commitment may be a way of life you should seriously consider.
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Before your dreams can come true, you have to have those dreams.
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Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.
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