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 doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establisha dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolutionin order to establish the dictatorship.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.