The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

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…

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.