The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

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…

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold himdown, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.