Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

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,

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.