Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

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

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

I willprepare and some day my chance will come.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.