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

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

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

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.