It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.