The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

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

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

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,