He understands badly who listens badly.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

You can't unscramble an egg.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.