My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Only the educated are free.

Creation is only the projection into form of that which already exists.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...