We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

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,

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.