Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

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…

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

Differentfields, different grasshoppers; different seas, different fish.

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

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.

When you hear the word 'Invietable' watch out! An enemy of humanity has identified himself.

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

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