Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

No man is the whole himself; his friends are the rest of him.

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,

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

To be preparedis half the victory.