you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

To err is human; to forgive is divine pathway

Compromiseis never anything but an ignoble truce between the duty of a man and theterror of a coward.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

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

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.