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...

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad.

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Unresolved:A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'