Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Liberation is not deliverance.

Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

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