Congediement Quotes & Sayings

Rewards can deliver a short-term boost - just as a jolt of caffeine can keep you cranking for a few more hours. But the effect wears off - and, worse, can reduce a person's longer-term motivation to continue the project. — Daniel H. Pink

In terms of nutritional content, a tablespoon of chia is like a smoothie made from salmon, spinach, and human growth hormone. — Christopher McDougall

I've ultimately decided that I will not play this NBA season. I'm going to take the remainder of this season, as well as the upcoming off-season, to reassess my situation, spend time with my family and determine if I will play in the 2015-16 season. — Ray Allen

We're reaching for death
on the end of a candle
We're trying for something
that's already found us — Jim Morrison

But there was little heart to our lust,
only the confusion of not knowing
how long we'd have in our bodies. — Joseph Bathanti

What does what we know or don't know have to do with the laws that govern the world? — Carlo Rovelli

Talking to people who are different from us can be radically transformative. It's the antidote to fear. — Kio Stark

I don't know why they gave me a knighthood - though it's very nice of them - but I only ever use the title in the U.S. The Americans insist on it and get offended if I don't. — Anthony Hopkins