Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

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…

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

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?

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.