Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

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

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares