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

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

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,

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Toeffectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the waywe perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to ourcommunication with others.

Sometimeswe have the dream but we are not ourselves ready for the dream. We have togrow to meet it.