An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs that freedom never endangered.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

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…

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.