Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

No matter how good the idea of the other fellow may be, there is always a better one !

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…

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.