Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

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…

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

When work is pleasure, life is joy.

Consistencyrequires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

A teacher as a person is more important than a teacher as a technician. What he is has more effect than anything he does.

Allthings at first appear difficult.