COURAGE IS THE FLEEING FORWARD.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

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,