It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

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…

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrputs the many.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.