Change meansmovement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of anonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasivefriction of conflict.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

We arethe prisoners of ideas.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

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,

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.