Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

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,

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

To everyanswer you can find a new question.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.