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...

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

To copy is to put an end to creativeness. Unless there is originality, you can do nothing.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

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

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Ability is poor men's wealth

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.