People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.