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

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him