The true test of intelligence is not how much people know how to do, but how they behave when they don't know what to do.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

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

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...

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

To beprepared is half the victory.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !