Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

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'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

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

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

To be preparedis half the victory.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.