The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Where love rules, there is no will to power; and wherepower predominates, there love is lacking. The one is the shadow of theother.

Whatlies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to whatlies inside of you.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.