The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

The greatest prayer is patience.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.