The greatest predictor of a novel's quality is the novelist's willingness to confront the unlovely truth about himself or herself.
The beauty of the world has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.
The happiest people are those who have found purpose while still appreciating life's simple joys.
The most successful organizations are those that create value for all stakeholders—customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
The happiness of a married man depends on the people he has not married.