Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

As long as there is life there is danger.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

Nothing is a permanent except change.

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,