Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

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...

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.