A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

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…

To be preparedis half the victory.

A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

Whatlies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to whatlies inside of you.

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

A room without books is a body without soul