A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

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...

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.