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…

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Liberation is not deliverance.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.

Whodigs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

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

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.