To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

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,

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

Wenever have the time to do it right but always have time to do it over.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.