We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Unresolved:A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

As a final incentive before giving up a

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

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,

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

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

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

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Thewill to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.
Beforeyou build a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.