The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person

Don't think of yourself as indispensable or infallible. As Charles De Gaulle said, the cemeteries of the world are full of indispensable men.

There really is nothing like firsthand knowledge if it’s mine.

Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are

You must love yourself before you love another. By accepting yourself and fully being what you are, your simple presence can make others happy.

Love yourself, for if you don't, how can you expect anybody else to love you?