Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

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...

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.