Self-trust is the first secret of success.

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

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Inspiration comes of working every day.

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.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.

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,

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them