Every so often, push your luck.
Once a month, go to lunch with someone who knows more about your business than you do.
After you've work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.
Share your knowledge and you become immortal.
Everyone wears an invisible sign that reads "Notice me. Make me feel important."
Hire people more for their judgment than for their talents.
A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well.
The man who is intoxicated with life does not pass judgment, does not seek to come to a conclusion, does not impose his message on the world.
'Tell me one last thing,' said Harry. 'Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?' Dumbledore beamed at him, and his voice sounded loud and strong in Harry's ears even though the bright mist was descending again, obscuring his figure. 'Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean it is not real?'
'-mediocre, arrogant as his father, a determined rule-breaker, delighted to find himself famous, attention-seeking and impertinent -' said Severus. 'You see what you expect to see, Severus.' said Dumbledore.