Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

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

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.

My Strength is made perfect in weakness