If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

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…

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Only the educated are free.