If you want enemies, excel your friends; but if you want friends, let your friends excel you.
If you tell me how you get your feeling of importance, I'll tell you what you are.
When you're afraid keep your mind on what you have to do. And if you have been thoroughly prepared you will not be afraid.
If you act enthusiastic, you'll be enthusiastic!
Act as if you were already happy and that will tend to make you happy.
If your own mind is muddled, much more will the minds of your hearers be confused.
So if you aspire to be a good conversationali st, be an attentive listener.
If you must make a mistake, make a new one each time.
if you want to keep happiness , you have to share it !
If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.