Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time.
character, result, mental attitude
All men's miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.
miseries, alone, sit
Men kick friendship around like a football, but it doesn't seem to crack. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces.
friendship, football, crack, women
Everyone here has the sense that right now is one of those moments when we are influencing the future.
everyone, sense, inspirational
Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.
learned, power, sincere, inspirational
Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.
leadership, things, effectively
But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine.
friendship, precious, shade
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.
possession, contentment, health, inspirational
Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them.
careful, friends, leadership