A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

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

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Life only demands from you the strength you posses

Bestill when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

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,

Liberation is not deliverance.