A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty,or to seek power over others and to lose power over a man's self.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

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

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.