Power tires only those who do not have it.

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...

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

As long as there is life there is danger.

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

If your desires be endless, your cares and fears will be so too.

Liberation is not deliverance.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.