If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

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

Whodigs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

My Strength is made perfect in weakness

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

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,

It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.