Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Tell meand I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'llunderstand.