“The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” – Norman Vincent Peale

“A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few friends.”

“There are only two ways of telling the complete truth – anonymously and posthumously.” – Thomas Sowell

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” – Henry Ford

“Personally I’m always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.” – Sir Winston Churchill

“I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.” – Mae West

“In the book of life, the answers are not in the back.” – Charlie Brown

“The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be.” – Lao Tzu

“Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole one.” – E. B. White

“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley