Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

He understands badly who listens badly.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

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...

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.