To understand everything is to forgive everything.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

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,

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

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

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.