Pay heed to the tales of old wives. It may well be that they alone keep in memory what it was once needful for the wise to know.

Many are the strange chances of the world,' said Mithrandir, 'and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.

Deserves it! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends. I have not much hope that Gollum can be cured before he dies, but there is a chance of it. And he is bound up with the fate of the Ring. My heart tells me that he has some part to play yet, for good or ill, before the end; and when that comes, the pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many - yours not least.

The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.

Give people a second chance, but not a third.

Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.

Strive for excellence, not perfection.

Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.

Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do.

Judge your success by what you had to give up to get it.

Plant more flowers than you pick

Celebrate even small victories.

When there's a piano to be moved, don't reach for the stool.

Hire people more for their judgment than for their talents.

Everyone wears an invisible sign that reads "Notice me. Make me feel important."

Share your knowledge and you become immortal.

After you've work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.

Once a month, go to lunch with someone who knows more about your business than you do.

Every so often, push your luck.

Believe in love at first sight.

Never laugh at anyone's dreams.

Every so often, let your spirit of adventure triumph over your good sense.

Be kinder than necessary.

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard.