A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

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...

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

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

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

Nothing has happend to you unless you make much of it.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.