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

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

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,

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.