One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

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

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

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...

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

As long as there is life there is danger.