Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

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…

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

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

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

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

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.