Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.