Modesty is the clothing of talent.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

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.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

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…

Pain is the outcome of sin.

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