Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Nature arms each man with some faculty which enables himto do easily some feat impossible to any other.

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,

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

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

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Throughconflict we get to unity.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.