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,

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.