Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establisha dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolutionin order to establish the dictatorship.

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,

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

When a man meets his mates society begins.

Ifyou wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

You can't unscramble an egg.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

The comforter's head never aches.

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.