When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

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,

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

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

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Inspiration comes of working every day.