Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

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,

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Since God made us to be originals, why stoop to be a copy?

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.