Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

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...

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

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

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

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.