Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

A man does not know what he is saying until he knows what he is not saying.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

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,

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.