What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

You see what power is holding someone else's fear in your handand showing it to them!

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

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's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di