A person cannot teach another person directly; a person can only facilitate another's learning

We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.

Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, views about life.

As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves.

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.

The only person who cannot be helped is that person who blames others.

People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.

What you are to be, you are now becoming.

When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.

What I am is good enough if I would only be it openly.

It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried.

Writing is hard work. But if you want to become a writer you will become one. Nothing will stop you.

Why has God given me such magnificent talent? It is a curse as well as a great blessing.

Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensible.

I know I am in love because I am finding it difficult to fall asleep nowadays. This is because after having you around me now I find that reality is better than dreams.

The notion that work is a burden is a terrible mistake. Working and facing up to one's responsibilities: That's happiness.

Confusion is what we're living with - not being able to make sense of what's happening to us from day to day. Whereas making sense is what we're aiming for - making sense.

Nothing wrong with appearing to be a fool, if what you are doing is intelligent.

The job of a professional manager is not to like people. It is not to change people. It is to put their strengths to work.

Movements are powerful forces of human nature. But fashion has never been egalitarian. There needs to be a balance between aspiration and accessibility, curation and community.

Ignorance of the law is no good excuse, where every man is bound to take notice of the laws to which he is subject.