If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

Opportunists take now for an answer.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

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,

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

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

Malice drinketh its own poison.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.