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,

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

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

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.