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

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

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

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.