A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

The principle of equal protection is a positive concept implying equality of treatment in equal circumstances.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Well done is better than well said.

A clynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

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,

What we seek we shall find, what we flee from flee from us.