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...

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

Old fools are more foolish than you ones.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

Conflictisn't negative, it just is.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.