Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.