Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Everything has it's beauty, but not every one sees it.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.