There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.
Ironically, women who acquire power are more likely to be criticized for it than are the men who have always had it.
Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.
We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.
I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.