A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

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…

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

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

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

As we grow old...the beauty steals inwards.