you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

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,

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

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

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.