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

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

You don'thave to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth. Success hasmade failures of many men.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Our power is in our ability to decide.