The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

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…

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Differentfields, different grasshoppers; different seas, different fish.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Nostrength within, no respect without.