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,

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.

Diseases are Tax on the pleasure.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.