A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

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

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

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…

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.