“I am a democrat only on principle, not by instinct—nobody is that. Doubtless some people say they are, but this world is grievously given to lying.”
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear."
- Mark Twain
Courage
"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
- Mark Twain
Compassion
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
- Mark Twain
Motivation
"Synergy — the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously."
- Mark Twain
Teamwork
"Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too."
- Mark Twain
Ambition
"Hurt me with the truth. But never comfort me with a lie."
- Erza Scarlet
Honesty
"If you keep on hiding your true feelings, who is going to be happy? If you are sad, you should say it out loud!"
- Haruhi Fujioka
Honesty
"A romantic relationship requires honesty between a couple."
- Tzipi Livni
Honesty
"Always admit when you’re wrong. You’ll save thousands in therapy… and a few friendships too."
- Harvey Fierstein
Honesty
"A sister is a friend you don’t have to avoid the truth with."
- Michelle Malm
Honesty