One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

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...

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

A caricature is always ture only for an instant.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

As a final incentive before giving up a

Maturityis the capacity to endure uncertainty.