Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

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...

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

you can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

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

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.