Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Neversay more than is necessary.

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Don'tthrow out the baby with the bath water.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

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,