Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

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

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…

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.