There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

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

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.