Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

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…

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.