The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

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…

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.