By trying to make things easier for their children, parents can make things much harder for them.
We tend to see our character flaws as simple defects, and the simple defects of others as character flaws.
The young think about how they'll change the world, the old think about how the world has changed.
Excessive wealth is a great problem masquerading as a great good.
Throughout history, one of the biggest problems is that the correct course of action is not always obvious, and the obvious course of action is not always correct.
When we're young, everything is possible; when we're old, possibilities are everything.
The world will never discover a person who is hiding in the crowd.
Be helpful to all who need your assistance, but don't overdo it. Over-helpfulness too often results in under-performance.
In all human affairs, the wisest course is to be passionate about the role of reason and reasonable about the role of passion.
Music doesn't have to be your livelihood to make your 'hood lively.
You'll never stand out if your goal in life is to fit in.
We can never truly understand the people we hate; we can never truly hate the people we understand.
We all know that working out reduces stress, but it's equally true that stressing out reduces work.
If you want to understand a difficult or trying person, begin by asking the question: 'What is the wound they are trying to heal?'
Turning seventy is like beginning the eighth inning of a baseball game. The contest is nearing completion, but there's likely to be some action, and even a few exciting plays, before the game draws to an end.
People sometimes forget when you remember, but they always remember when you forget.
If life were like a competitive race, some people would be given a flying start and others would line up with weights tied to their ankles.
The most important dreams occur while people are fully awake.
Never confuse looking your best with doing your best.
People who are most interested in telling the truth about others are generally the least interested in having the truth told about themselves.
There is one message children can never hear enough as they grow up, and adults should never forget as long as they live: To accomplish big things, you must first dream big dreams.
The best time to give feedback to strong people is when they're feeling weak, and to weak people when they're feeling strong.
The best thing about fear is that it provides a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate courage.
Instead of talking in the hope that people will listen, try listening in the hope that people will talk.
The high cost of living is a minor problem when compared to the cost of high living.
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