Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

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…

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Ability is poor men's wealth

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

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

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Every advantage has its tax