Quotes

Published January 28, 2012

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.

— Judy Garland

I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

— Charles Schwab

Never reveal all of yourself to other people; hold back something in reserve so that people are never quite sure if they really know you.

— Michael Korda

How can you have charisma? Be more concerned about making others feel good about themselves than you are making them feel good about you.

— Dan Reiland

There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament.

— Henry Van Dyke

Charisma is a sparkle in people that money can’t buy. It’s an invisible energy with visible effects.

— Marianne Williamson

No one is perfect... that’s why pencils have erasers.

— Anonymous

He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away.

— Raymond Hull

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