Andre Lichtenstein

“Death destroys a man, but the idea of death saves him—that is the best account of it that has been yet given. Squalor and tragedy can beckon to all that is great in us; and strengthen the wings of love.”
― E.M. Forster, Howards End

“Respect is like air. As long as it's present, nobody thinks about it. But if you take it away, it's all that people can think about. The instant people perceive disrespect in a conversation, the interaction is no longer about the original purpose—it is now about defending dignity.”
― Ron McMillan, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High

“Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.”
― Biz Stone

“Men desire novelty to such an extent that those who are doing well wish for a change as much as those who are doing badly.”
― Machiavelli, Niccolò