He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and