If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

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,

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.