Real swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when it is abused

My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won't have many deals.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

The greatest prayer is patience.

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,

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

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

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

Don'tjudge a book by its cover.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.