Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

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

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

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,

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.