Even though the other person can't see you, use gestures when talking on the phone. It affects your tone in a good way.

A rising tide carries all ships.

It's not our birthright. We have to earn it each year.

- Coach K on Duke's 1st round loss in the NCAA tournament

Pai Mei: [punches through a block of wood from three inches away] Since your arm now belongs to me, I want it strong. Can you do that?
The Bride: I can, but not that close.
Pai Mei: Then you can't do it. What if your enemy is three inches in front of you, what do you do then? Curl into a ball? Or do you put your fist through him?

People are more interesting than their opinions.

After setting off in grand style, can you retreat to less without anguish?

We but half express ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents.

- Emerson

Life cannot be grasped, only lived.