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...

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Liberation is not deliverance.

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

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.