The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Man alone contains within himself as many species as exist on earth.

Prayer changes things by changing people.

They know enough who know how to learn.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

Whatlies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to whatlies inside of you.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

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

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Constant repetition carries conviction.