Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

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,

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

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

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

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

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.