Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

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…

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.