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...

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Stability is not immobility

Treat peopleas if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what theyare capable of being.

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

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.