To effectivelycommunicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceivethe world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication withothers.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

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,

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Do not tell me the problem is a difficult one. If it were not difficult, it would not be a problem

Another form of wastefulness is expenditure of words beyond the income of ideas.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.