Norman Vincent Peale

Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.

It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.

Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.

Neither blame or praise yourself.

The character of a people may be ruined by charity.

Be kind and considerate with your criticism... It's just as hard to write a bad book as it is to write a good book.