The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

The comforter's head never aches.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

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...