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,

Timinghas a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Concentration of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for redistributing it: Taxes, wives, offspring.

Men are cruel, but man is kind.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

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

Thewill to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.
Beforeyou build a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.