It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time you may have the opportunity to turn him into a friend.
Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.
Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes. Platitudes are there because they are true.
It is not the creation of wealth that is wrong, but the love of money for its own sake.
If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.