The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Genius is a long impatience.

Timinghas a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

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…

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.