To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

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…

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Itisn't that they can't see the solution. It's that they can't see the problem.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

Imagination grows by excercise and in more powerful in the mature rather than in the young.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Imaginationis the eye of your soul.