No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

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,

Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.