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,

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.