Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

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

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.