The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

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...

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.