Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

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,

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

To err is human; to forgive is divine pathway

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.