Michael Korda

"Luck can often mean simply taking advantage of a situation at the right moment. It is possible to make your luck by being always prepared."

"Your chances of success are directly proportional to the degree of pleasure you derive from what you do. If you are in a job you hate, face the fact squarely and get out. You may earn a good living, y…"

"Never reveal all of yourself to other people; hold back something in reserve so that people are never quite sure if they really know you."

"Learn to accept your mistakes. Don't be a perfectionist about everything."

"Learn to use time, think of it as a friend, not an enemy. Don't waste it in going after things you don't want."

"Remember: never walk away from failure. On the contrary, study it carefully — and imaginatively — for its hidden assets."

"The freedom to fail is vital if you're going to succeed. Most successful people fail from time to time, and it is a measure of their strength that failure merely propels them into some new attempt at …"

"Don't make waves, move smoothly without disturbing things."