A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

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

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t 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,

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.