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,

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

The amount of effort put into a campaign by a worker expands in proportion to the personal benefits that he will derive from his party's victory.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Fortunatelypsychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itselfstill remains a very effective therapist.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.