It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Wecannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, andrepetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of thesituation.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

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…

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.