Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

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...

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.