Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

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

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

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,