Patience is the art of hoping.

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

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Prayrer changes things by changing people.

Neversay more than is necessary.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.