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“The size of the lie is a definite factor in causing it to be believed, for the vast masses of the nation are in the depths of their hearts more easily deceived than they are consciously and intentionally bad. The primitive simplicity of their minds renders them a more easy prey to a big lie than a small one, for they themselves often tell little lies but would be ashamed to tell a big one.”

“The size of the U.S. middle class has been shrinking. Wages have been stagnant. We don't have those factory jobs that paid a living wage and enabled a family to have a home where the wife did not have to work. But we sent our factories abroad and there is no likelihood of getting them back. Equally worrisome is that some managerial jobs and professional jobs (such as lawyers) which support middle class life are threatened by automation.”

“The size of your feet does not determine the size of your speed. The size of your mouth does not determine the size of your voice. The size of your feet does not determine the size of your speed. The size of your eyes does not determine the size of your sight. The size of your heart does not determine the size of your love. The size of your body does not determine the size of your strength. The size of your fists does not determine the size of your fight. The size of your wealth does not determine the size of your honor. The size of your office does not determine the size of your talent. The size of your car does not determine the size of your power. The size of your needs does not determine the size of your wants. The size of your fame does not determine the size of your popularity. The size of your obstacles does not determine the size of your destiny. The size of your candle does not determine your size of your light. The size of your flower does not determine your size of your scent. The size of your seed does not determine the size of your harvest. The size of your tree does not determine the size of your fruit. The size of your sky does not determine the size of your sun.”

“The size of your key ring is the size of your headaches. Si Redd once told me, "Every time you buy something you sell a piece of yourself." Why? Because you have to maintain it, to insure it, to worry about it. So the more you buy, the more you sell a piece of yourself and pretty soon you get so thin you can't do anything. So get rid of all those things and get back to the basics. Everybody has his own basics: it's what he enjoys. Si Redd told me I would "arrive" when I got down to one key. Still working on that!”