Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I– I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

I have never started a poem yet whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering.

In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.

A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain.

By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day

You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.

Success is not to be measured by the position someone has reached in life, but the obstacles he has overcome while trying to succeed.

I read the paper every day and the Bible every day; that way I know what both sides are up to.

Use your work to better yourself.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above it.

Creativity and control can go hand in hand.

Hofstadter’s Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

The real risk is doing nothing.

As a principle-centered person you try to stand apart from the emotion of the situation and from other factors that would act on you, and evaluate the options. Looking at the balanced whole–the work needs, the family needs, the other needs that may be involved, and the possible implications of the various alternatives — you’ll try to come up with the best solution taking all factors into consideration. We are limited but we can push back the borders of our limitations.

Be helpful. When you see a person without a smile, give them yours.

It’s a fact that more people watch television and get their information that way than read books. I find new technology and new ways of communication very exciting and would like to do more in this field.

Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it.

Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.

If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.