Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

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

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Treatpeople as if they were, what they ought to be andyou help them become what they are capable of being.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.