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...

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

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

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

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