Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

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…

Freedom can only be real if it is freedom for those think differently.

Sweet is pleasure after pain

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

Bekind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

All thingsat first appear difficult.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.