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...

Those who trust us educate us.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

They know enough who know how to learn.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.