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

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

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…

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

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

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.