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...

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Evil communication corrupt good manners.