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

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,

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Miracles enables us to judge of doctrine and doctrine enable us to judge of miracles.

Health and Cheerfulness mutually begets each other.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.