To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

Hear me,my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Kind wordscan be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

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