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…

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing:

A danger forseen is half avoided.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.