When we're able to put most of our energy into developing our natural talents, extraordinary room for growth exists

If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have meaning that is specific to each individual.

If you spend your life trying to be good at everything, you will never be great at anything.

One's single greatest strength may be uncovering the hidden talents of another person.

You cannot be anything you want to be - but you can be a whole lot more of who you already are.

Make work a purpose, not just a place.

When we build on our strengths and daily successes — instead of focusing on failures — we simply learn more.

People have several times more potential for growth when they invest energy in developing their strengths instead of correcting their deficiencies.

The things that change people's lives are usually an accumulation of small acts.

If we can find short-term incentives that are consistent with our long-term objectives, it is much easier to make the right decisions in the moment.

The pursuit of meaning, not happiness, is what makes life worthwhile.

An idea that's BOLD is worthless until SOLD!

The only way to get to know people is to look beyond their physical appearances.

Love is our response to our highest values.

It has always been incomprehensible for me: people are ashamed of the poverty but aren't ashamed of the wealth.

When you're young and beautiful, you're paranoid and miserable.

What mighty woes To thy imperial race from woman rose.

Libraries are a hallmark of a civilized culture, and librarians represent that culture to all facets of society.

I think there's something peculiar about me that I haven't died. It doesn't make sense but I refuse to die.

I hit a lot of bad shots, but you just need to laugh about them, be able to have a smile on your face, and just keep moving.

To paint things as they are requires a minute attention, and employs the memory rather than the fancy.