Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Compromiseis never anything but an ignoble truce between the duty of a man and theterror of a coward.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

To understand everything is to forgive everything.

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,

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Ignorance is a bold, and knowledge reserved

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.