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,

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

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

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

We'reeyeball to eyeball and the other fellow just blinked.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.