There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

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

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

Nothing has happend to you unless you make much of it.

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