A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

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…

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

Themost prepared are the most dedicated.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

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?