“. . . the problem with looking for your glasses is that you don’t have your glasses on while you’re looking . . .”

“The problem with the best moment in your life is that every other moment is worse”

“Be your own master, and look at things as a man, as a human being, as a citizen, as a mortal creature.”

“Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.”

“Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to throw away. Death stands at your elbow. Be good for something while you live and it is in your power.”

“Define excellence vividly, quantitatively. Paint a picture for your most talented employees of what excellence looks like. Keep everyone pushing and pushing toward the right-hand edge of the bell curve.”

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”