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

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

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?'

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…

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

If you would know what nobody knows, read what everybody reads just after one year afterwards.

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.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?