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,

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Sweet is pleasure after pain

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

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

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

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

Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.