Surround yourself with the best people you can find delegate authority and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out.

Idleness is the parent of psychology.

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often but by striking true.

Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.

Peace of mind for five minutes that's what I crave.

[OK maybe he's not exactly smiling. But Bryant sure seems to be taking his severe ankle sprain in stride. Instead of gnashing his teeth the 26-year-old Lakers star (and fiery competitor) has sounded philosophical and upbeat in TV interviews.] I think eventually it'll make us a better team ... It's a positive thing.

Never build your emotional life on the weaknesses of others.

Barometer n.: An ingenious instrument which indicates what kind of weather we are having.

If you've got a talent protect it.

If God wanted us to bend over he'd put diamonds on the floor.

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