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…

Thedeeper the waters are, the more still they run.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

You can't unscramble an egg.

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

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

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

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

All that is sometimes needed to make you content with you lot is a bad dream.