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,

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

To err is human; to forgive is divine pathway

Allthings at first appear difficult.

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.