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

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

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,

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.